Full Time CNA Day Shift

Empath Health•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide patient care at its Care Center in Tampa. The CNA delivers quality, patient-centered care under the direction of a licensed nurse while monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition. The schedule is day shift, 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., three shifts per week, including every other weekend. The CNA performs personal care and home-maintenance activities assigned in the written Hospice Aide Plan of Care by a health professional employee, works within the Hospice Aide scope of practice, reports unusual patient conditions or interactions to the patient’s nurse or supervisory nurse, and protects patient and family confidentiality. The role supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Suncoast Hospice serves Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care. Empath Health provides connected services across Florida and describes Full Life Care as caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to complying with applicable disability and nondiscrimination laws.

Requirements

Valid Florida Board of Nursing CNA certification/license.
One to three years of training and/or experience.
Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
A valid Florida State Driver’s License is required only if the colleague chooses to drive when reassigned to another facility; it is not required when choosing alternative transportation. Transportation costs are at the colleague’s expense, except for eligible mileage reimbursement for travel between facilities while on company time.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a long-term care facility is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and carry out the organization’s mission, vision, and values consistently.
Perform only personal care and home-maintenance activities included in a written Hospice Aide Plan of Care assigned by a health professional employee.
Recognize and report unusual patient conditions, incidents, or behavior, as well as patient/family interactions, to the patient’s nurse or supervisory nurse.
Recognize the role of the Hospice Aide and work within its scope of practice at all times.
Maintain the utmost respect for patient and family confidentiality.
Provide patient-centered care under the direction of a licensed nurse and monitor and report changes in patient condition.