CNA

AVOW HOSPICE INC•LaBelle, FL

9d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Avow is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate hospice care in Hendry and Glades Counties, with care in Lee County as needed. The CNA provides personal care and related services to hospice patients and assists families with patient care, following an individualized Aide Care Plan established by a Registered Nurse. The role requires prompt communication with nursing and other clinical staff about changes in patient condition, care-plan concerns, supply needs, scheduling changes, and feedback. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with alternating weekends and rotating holidays. Field evaluations involve driving to patient homes, and the employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Avow is a tobacco-free organization and hires only nicotine-free individuals. Applicants offered a position must complete screening through the Florida Clearinghouse.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license meeting State of Florida and Medicare requirements; must be in good standing on the Florida State Nurse Aide Registry.
Successful completion of a nurse aide training program meeting State and Federal requirements.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Florida driver’s license and valid automobile insurance.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong computer skills, including database software and general knowledge of email, educational programs, and other technology programs used by the organization.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages or fractions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, using hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Must be nicotine-free; Avow hires only nicotine-free individuals.
Applicants offered a position must complete screening through the Florida Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Certification as a Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Assistant (CHPNA) is recommended after 500 working hours or one year of employment, whichever comes first; the certification must be obtained before two years of employment once the criteria are met.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, personalized care according to the patient’s individualized Aide Care Plan established by a Registered Nurse.
Immediately report an unclear aide care plan or a change in the patient’s condition to a Registered Nurse for reassessment.
Assist patients with personal hygiene and encourage independence with activities of daily living according to their abilities and condition.
Offer emotional support to patients and families as needed, and communicate with them respectfully and with dignity.
Document interactions, collaborations, visits, actions, and interventions accurately and promptly in the electronic patient record, including reasons for actions not completed.
Communicate with Registered Nurses or clinical staff about medical supplies and equipment that need to be provided or replenished, as directed.
Report changes in a patient’s mental, emotional, or physical condition to designated clinical interdisciplinary team members as directed.
Contribute to team functioning through responsible participation; participate in weekly Interdisciplinary Group meetings when possible and attend organizational and team meetings.
Attend continuing education, in-service, and community event opportunities when possible; complete at least 12 continuing education hours per calendar year.
Complete clinical-manager and Registered Nurse requirements relating to quality of care, infection control, compliance, and customer-service improvement.
Complete mandatory tasks and modules by their deadlines and complete the forms and materials required for the Annual Competency Evaluation.
Immediately notify the supervisor or manager of scheduling variations, visit requests, customer feedback, or other needs after becoming aware of them.
Perform other duties as needed, as directed by clinical management, or as assigned.