Hospice Aide- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Crisis Intervention Care/ PRN-2 Job at Community Hospice & Palliative Care
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or designated Manager, the Hospice Aide performs basic patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of terminally ill patients in various settings. The Hospice Aide works along with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality patient care. Weekend and Holiday work required.
All employees assigned this job title must be willing and able to flex their work location within and between the various Community Hospice inpatient centers at any time.
Nights 8PM-8AM
Qualifications:
All employees assigned this job title must be willing and able to flex their work location within and between the various Community Hospice inpatient centers at any time.
Nights 8PM-8AM
Responsibilities:
- Provides personal care including light housekeeping, and meal preparation as directed in the Hospice Aide care plan.
- Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions and ability to perform basic infection control procedures.
- Demonstrates to family/caregiver proper techniques to meet the personal care needs of the patient.
- Performs personal care activities to promote and maintain patient hygiene.
- Assists patients in performing necessary activities of daily living.
- Assists patients with ambulation and exercise.
- Assists patients with medications that are ordinarily self-administrated.
- Uses proper body mechanics to promote patient safety.
- Reports changes in patient’s condition or care needs that require follow-up to supervisory and/or appropriate team member. Can include physical, spiritual, social and emotional status.
- Documents care provided in accordance with agency standards
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Attends team meetings and participate in other agency meetings as directed.
- Maintains a minimum of twelve (12) hours of training/education specific to position annually.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Must have six (6) months combined experience in home care or hospital, and long term care. Experience in caring for the terminally ill preferred.
- Current licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Florida.
- Current State of Florida Driver’s license with driving record acceptable to Community Hospice insurance carrier; reliable transportation.
“Per mandates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Alivia Care, Inc. and its subsidiaries, affiliated entities, joint ventures and related entities(including, without limitation, Alivia Care of Georgia, Inc., Alivia Care Solutions, Inc., PACE Partners of Northeast Florida, Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Inc. and Community Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation) requires the COVID-19 vaccine. If hired, you will be required to produce proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Exemptions for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be requested according to EEOC guidance but approval is not guaranteed. In addition, approved exemptions do not guarantee that an accommodation can be made that will allow you to perform the essential functions of the role. Each situation is considered on a case by case basis. Please consider this risk before deciding to move forward with your application.
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