CNA

Avow Hospice • LaBelle, FL

9d • $21 - $24

About The Position

Avow is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and related services to hospice patients and assist their families. The role serves patients in Hendry and Glades Counties and may also provide care in Lee County as needed. Care is delivered according to an individualized Aide Care Plan determined by a Registered Nurse, with changes in a patient's condition reported promptly to the appropriate clinical staff. The position works full time, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with alternating weekends and rotating holidays.

The CNA supports patients’ hygiene, independence, and activities of daily living; offers respectful emotional support to patients and families; and documents visits, interactions, and interventions accurately in the electronic patient record. The role also involves communicating care changes and supply needs to clinical staff, contributing to interdisciplinary and organizational meetings, completing required training and competency materials, and supporting quality of care, infection control, compliance, and customer service initiatives.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a Florida CNA license and meet State of Florida and Medicare requirements, and have a valid Florida driver’s license, automobile insurance, and Basic Life Support certification. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The role requires English communication skills and strong computer skills. The work includes field evaluations that involve driving to patient homes and may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Avow is a tobacco-free organization and hires only nicotine-free individuals; applicants offered a position must complete a screening through the Clearinghouse.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 that meets State and Federal requirements.
• 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, 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 role’s physical demands, including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, handling objects, and potentially 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 are required to complete screening through the Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Assistant (CHPNA) certification is recommended after 500 working hours or one year of employment, whichever criterion is met first, and is to be obtained before two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, personalized care according to the patient’s individualized Aide Care Plan established by a Registered Nurse.
• Report unclear care plans or changes in a patient’s condition promptly to a Registered Nurse for reassessment.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living while encouraging independence according to their abilities and condition.
• Offer emotional support to patients and families as needed and communicate with them respectfully and with dignity.
• Document all visit and phone interactions, actions, and interventions accurately, concisely, and on time in the electronic patient record, including tasks not completed and the reasons.
• Communicate medical supply and equipment needs to the Registered Nurse or clinical staff as directed.
• Report changes in a patient’s mental, emotional, or physical condition to designated interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate responsibly in overall team functioning, weekly Interdisciplinary Group meetings when possible, and organizational and team meetings.
• Attend continuing education, in-service, and community event opportunities when possible.
• Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education per calendar year.
• Complete clinical manager or Registered Nurse requests related to quality of care, infection control, compliance, and customer service improvement.
• Complete mandatory tasks, modules, and Annual Competency Evaluation forms and materials by required deadlines.
• Immediately inform the supervisor or manager of scheduling variations, visit requests, customer feedback, or other needs.
• Perform other duties as needed, directed by clinical management, or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with PPO prescription drug co-pay or HDHP with HSA options.
• Supplemental benefits, including hospital confinement, accident, and/or cancer coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Company-paid long-term care insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with TSA/403(b) matching program.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• LegalShield, including identity protection.
• Bereavement leave for family and pets.
• Direct deposit.
• Credit union availability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• In-house continuing education opportunities.
• Discounted membership at a local fitness center.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Other employer-sponsored activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED