Per Diem - CNA - Hospice Aide

Chapters Health System•Sebring, FL

12d

About The Position

The Per Diem CNA performs personal care, homemaker assistance, and defined nursing procedures for patients and caregivers under the direction and supervision of an RN. Services are provided according to the written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and company policies and procedures. The role contributes observations to the RN, communicates significant issues or symptoms, and supports patient and caregiver safety and continuity of care. Some locations may require cross-training to field positions of equal licensure or certification and scope when hospice-house census requires flexible staffing. The position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Employees performing services for Florida affiliates are subject to background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse after a conditional offer and ongoing eligibility verification.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current CNA certification in the state where the employee will work.
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Reliable transportation to meet the work schedule.
Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for ill patients and their families.
Ability to perform essential job functions and physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, and kneeling.
Ability to physically access homes or facilities in the assigned area, including navigating stairs and narrow spaces and tolerating heat and lack of air conditioning.
Willingness and ability to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases.
Satisfactory completion of competency requirements for the position.
Consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
For employees performing services for Florida affiliates, eligibility for background screening and ongoing verification through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of CNA or Home Health Aide experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain competencies and contact hours as required by the company and regulations.
Provide only patient and caregiver services authorized by the written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and company policies and procedures.
Use safe and proper body mechanics when moving, positioning, and transferring patients.
Assist patients and/or caregivers in maintaining a clean and safe home.
Provide caregiver relief as part of the Plan of Care.
Transport supplies, lab specimens, documents, and other items needed to meet the Plan of Care as requested by the RN.
Under RN direction or supervision, perform activities that promote activities of daily living.
Contribute to development of the Plan of Care by reporting observations to the RN.
Communicate significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager.
During emergencies, such as hurricanes, report to a company-designated location as required to ensure continuity of services; this may include reporting ahead of schedule and staying overnight based on the duration of the emergency.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Where required by location, cross-train to field positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when hospice-house census calls for flexible staffing.
Represent the company professionally through care delivered and services provided to clients.
Comply with state, federal, and local regulations and company policies, procedures, and standard practices.
Observe company health, safety, and security practices and maintain confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues, and sensitive situations.
Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner and promote the company through community and professional organizations.
Participate proactively in performance improvement, professional learning, electronic media skill development, company research and educational activities, knowledge sharing with coworkers, and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.