Hospice CNA Field (PRN)

Empath Health•Venice, FL

11d

About The Position

Tidewell Hospice, a member of Empath Health, provides compassionate hospice care to families across southwest Florida. The Hospice CNA Field role supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values while providing only the personal care and home-maintenance activities listed in a written Hospice Aide Plan of Care assigned by a health professional employee. The aide works within the scope of practice, reports unusual patient conditions, incidents, or behavior and concerning patient/family interactions to the patient’s nurse or supervisory nurse, and maintains strict confidentiality.

Requirements

Valid Florida Board of Nursing CNA certification/license.
One to three years of training and/or experience.
A valid Florida State Driver’s License is required only if the colleague chooses to drive when reassigned to another facility; an alternative mode of transportation may be chosen at the colleague’s own expense. Mileage reimbursement may be available 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 the 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, behavior, or patient/family interactions to the patient’s nurse or supervisory nurse.
Work within the Hospice Aide scope of practice at all times.
Maintain confidentiality in the care of patients and families.