Job description

Under the supervision of the designated Manager, performs basic care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of terminally ill patient’s homes and designated long term care facilities. Works along with interdisciplinary team to provide quality patient care. Must be available to work holidays and weekends as required by Community Hospice policy.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on personal care, including procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
• Provide assistance in ambulation or exercises.
• Provide assistance in administering medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
• Reports any changes in patient’s medical, nursing, rehabilitative, and social needs to a registered nurse, as the changes relate to the plan of care and quality assessment and improvement activities.
• Completes appropriate records in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Teaches and trains family/caregiver proper techniques to meet the personal care needs of the patient.
• 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.

Education & Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Current licensure as a CNA in the state of Florida.
• Current State of Florida driver’s license with driving record acceptable to Community Hospice’s insurance carrier.
• Current AIDS 104 Certification. Reliable transportation required.
• Level II AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration) Background Screening is required.

Prior Experience

• Six (6) months experience of either homecare, hospital, and/or long term care.
• Experience in caring for the terminally ill preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $19.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake City, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNA License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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