CNA, FL PACE Centers

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding.

About the Role

Performs participant care activities and other tasks as assigned to assist the Nursing and Therapeutic Recreation staff. This role will also apply at Broward PACE Program sites.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing assistance to participants as established in department’s policies and procedures (e.g., toileting, feeding, transportation, and bathing when needed).
• Documents treatments/procedures, observations, nursing care, and participant care activities on appropriate forms per established department guidelines.
• Takes assigned participants' monthly weight and reports results to PACE dietician.
• Ensures that resident’s/participant’s rights are adhered to.
• Participates in departmental activities, multidisciplinary team meetings, department meetings, and in-services, following established guidelines as needed.
• Completes monthly training in a timely manner.
• Assists with monthly outings when assigned.
• Participates in a structured rotation program that provides cross-training for all PCA duties in the PACE program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
• 3 months clinical experience as a CNA preferred.
• Minimum one-year experience working with a frail/elderly population.
• Certified by the State of Florida as a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License & Proof of Insurance preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.

Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and Spanish; knowledge of Creole a plus.
• Ability to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job.
• Demonstrates a caring attitude toward PACE participants, family members, employees, and other facility guests.
• Ability to stand or walk 90% of the day.
• Ability to bend and stoop frequently.
• Ability to do frequent lifting and turning of patients/residents per department’s policies and procedures.

Work Conditions

• Normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas.
• Must be able to lift/turn participants.
• Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues.

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to.
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability.
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information.
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
• Able to speak, read, and write English.
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job.
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings, and in-services and follows established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe working environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Onsite fitness center.