CNA, Hospice Aid (Pinellas County) Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

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CNA, Hospice Aid (Pinellas County)
locations
Largo Office
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 8 Days Ago
job requisition id
R259202
It’s inspiring to work with apany w people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you be part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’remitted to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in ourmunities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!
The CNA performs personal care, homemaker assistance and defined nursing procedures for patients and their caregivers while under RN direction and supervision.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED or an equivalentbination of education and experience
Current certification as CNA in the state in which employee will be working
Minimum of six (6) months of CNA or Home Health Aide experience preferred
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
For current

Hope Employees:

BLS should be obtained by January 1, 2025
For current Capital Caring employees: BLS should be obtained by November 1, 2024
Mobile Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
Reliable transportation to meet work schedule
Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
Ability tomunicate (written and verbal) in English
Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for ill patients and their families
Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable amodation
Must be able to physically access any home or facility in assigned area (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning)
Must be able/willing to have contact with individuals withmunicable diseases

Competencies:

Satisfactorilypletepetency requirements for this position
Responsibilities of all employees:
Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients
Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse
Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices
Observe Company’s health, safety and security practices
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within Company
Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
Promote Company through participation inmunity and professionalanizations
Participate proactively in improving performance at theanizational, departmental and individual levels • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
Advance electronic media skills.
Supportpany research and educational activities expertise with co-workers both formally and informally
Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintainspetencies/contact hours as required by Company and regulations.
Provides only patient/caregiver services according to written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and Company policies and procedure.
Practices safe and proper body mechanics relative to moving, positioning and transferring patients.
Assists patient and or caregiver in maintaining a clean and safe home.
Provides caregiver relief as part of the Plan of Care.
Transports supplies, lab specimens, documents and other items needed to meet the Plan of Care as requested by the RN.
Under the direction or supervision of an RN, the Aide may perform activities that promote activities of daily living.
Contributes to the development of the Plan of Care by reporting observations to RN.
Communicates any significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager.
During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the LPN may be required to report to work at a location designated by thepany, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency
Performs other duties as assigned.
Some locations may require:
Cross training to field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when hospice house census calls for flexible staffing.
Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable amodation.):
While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel.
Frequently required to: safely transfer/ambulate patients; stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; pull; push; balance.
Occasionally required to: stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.
This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-goingpliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. About Us
Choices. Education. Guidance.
As a progressive leader and premier healthanization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond.
Since 1983 as amunity-based, not-for-profitanization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs.
Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince Ge’s, Prince William, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties.