Hospice CNA-Field PRN

Empath Health•Bradenton, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Tidewell Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated CNA to work in Sarasota and Manatee County on a PRN basis. Tidewell Hospice has served families across southwest Florida since 1980, providing compassionate, dignified care to people with advanced illness and support to their families. Shifts are eight hours during the day, and the role requires a commitment of 64 hours per month. The Hospice CNA performs personal care and home-maintenance activities only as specified in a written Hospice Aide Plan of Care prepared by a health professional. The CNA works within the role’s scope of practice, reports unusual patient conditions or interactions to nursing staff, and protects patient and family confidentiality.

Requirements

Valid Florida Board of Nursing CNA certification/license.
One to three years of training and/or experience.
Commit to working 64 hours per month.
A valid Florida State Driver’s License is required only if the colleague chooses to drive when reassigned to another facility. An alternative means of transportation may be chosen at the colleague’s expense; mileage reimbursement may apply for travel between facilities 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 specified in a written Hospice Aide Plan of Care prepared by a health professional employee.
Recognize and report unusual patient conditions, incidents, or behavior, including patient and family interactions, to the patient’s nurse or supervisory nurse.
Work within the Hospice Aide scope of practice at all times.
Maintain the utmost respect for patient and family confidentiality.