Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Hospice Fieldwork

About the role

Provides personal care to patients, including bathing, shampoo, nail and foot care, oral hygiene, and assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

Aids patient mobility and performs range of motion activities as outlined in the plan of care.

Cleans and maintains the patient area, changes linens, and does patient laundry as needed.

Prepares and serves meals or snacks, and assists patients with eating or drinking as needed.

Leaves necessary supplies for patients, including creams, lotions, and briefs.

Communicates with patients to assess their living and body conditions, ensuring a safe environment.

Reviews plans of care for assigned patients and communicates with appropriate personnel regarding activities performed and patient conditions.

Discusses patient care and needs with family members and responds appropriately to difficult or emotional situations.

Documents each patient visit and activities performed in the patient database system, noting recommendations for other disciplines if needed.

Participates in staff, department, and team meetings, as well as in-service and other related activities.

Travels to homes, skilled nursing facilities, or assisted living facilities to provide personal care as required by the plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients to assess their living and body conditions, ensuring a safe environment.
• Reviews plans of care for assigned patients and communicates with appropriate personnel regarding activities performed and patient conditions.
• Discusses patient care and needs with family members and responds appropriately to difficult or emotional situations.
• Documents each patient visit and activities performed in the patient database system, noting recommendations for other disciplines if needed.
• Participates in staff, department, and team meetings, as well as in-service and other related activities.
• Travels to homes, skilled nursing facilities, or assisted living facilities to provide personal care as required by the plan of care.

Requirements

• Knowledge of electronic medical record.
• Ability to follow standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment when indicated.
• Ability to complete AdventHealth Hospice Care CFL Orientation and Training, as necessary.
• Knowledgeable in the field of study.
• High School Grad or Equiv.
• Driver's License (DL).
• Auto Insurance (AL).
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS).
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Communication skills (reading, writing, typing, speaking, and comprehending English).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 403-B Retirement Plan.
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave.
• Whole Person Well-being Resources.
• Mental Health Resources and Support.
• Pet Benefits.

Schedule

Monday - Friday with rotating weekends. Dayshift 8:30am-5pm.

Pay

$15.87 - $25.38

Physical Requirements

View physical requirements here

Additional Information

N/A

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN).

Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.