Hospice CNA - Field

Empath Health•Palm Harbor, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated CNA to provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living for patients in their homes in North Pinellas County. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Suncoast Hospice has served Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care since 1977. As part of Empath Health, it supports people living with advanced illness in finding comfort, dignity, and meaning, while guiding and caring for their families and caregivers. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida. Its approach addresses the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. The organization describes its culture as one where compassion drives excellence and team members help make life’s journey more meaningful.

Requirements

Valid Florida Board of Nursing certification (CNA License).
Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
For field-based work, reliable transportation to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate manner.
Proof of valid automobile insurance; a copy will be placed in the employee’s HR file.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
Assist patients with taking medications that are ordinarily self-administered and have been pre-poured, as designated in the Plan of Care.
Report changes in patients’ medical, nursing, rehabilitative, and social needs to a registered nurse when those changes relate to the plan of care.
Document changes in patient needs and whom they were reported to.
Following a patient’s death, collaborate with the primary RN or counselor and participate as needed in closure contact with family members or caregivers.