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Hospice Aide - CNA

Treasure Coast Hospice

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Full Time On Site 2-5 yrs$18 / HOURPosted 1 month ago

Location

Melbourne, Florida

Salary

$18 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide personal care services, including hygiene and activities of daily living, to hospice patients. Offer emotional support to patients and families while maintaining accurate documentation of care.

Requirements summary

Requires a valid Florida CNA license, a driver's license, and 75 HHA certificate hours. Candidates should have two to three years of experience as a CNA and HHA.

high schoolprofessional certificateTime ManagementDocumentationEmotional SupportActivities Of Daily LivingLight HousekeepingPersonal CareUniversal PrecautionsPatient HygieneCrisis CarePatient Transfers

Job description

$1,500 Sign on Bonus

Under the general direction of the Director of Clinical Services and the specific direction of the Primary Care Nurse of St. Francis Hospice the Hospice Aide provides personal care services and emotional support to the hospice patient. Personal care services include but are not limited to personal hygiene, assistance with activities of daily living, transfers, and at times light housekeeping. Schedule is Monday to Friday from 8 am - 4:30 pm.

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Education and/Or training required

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Certifications/Licenses required

Valid Florida Certified Nursing Assistant. Medicare required 75 HHA Certificate Hours. Current valid Driver’s License.

Experience/Specific skills and abilities required

Two to three years’ experience as CNA and HHA. Ability to read, write and speak English. Bilingual preferred. Ability to manage time and workload with minimal direction.

Physical requirements

Ability to lift, push, pull twenty five (25) pounds without difficulty; able to work extended hours as required under various work environments and work under varying levels of stress.

Primary responsibilities

Maintain strict confidentiality and respect for patient/family privacy and possessions.
Practice Universal Precautions and safety at all times.
Assists patients with personal hygiene, ADL’s, and transfers, as indicated by hospice aide care plan.
Provide emotional support to patient, family and caregivers.
Report pertinent observations to Case Manager or other appropriate staff member.
Participate in staff meetings and in-services.
Timely, accurate documentation of care and observations.

Secondary responsibilities

Assist patient/family with maintenance of safe, clean environment.
Assist with Crisis Care visits as needed
Assist with provision of patient supplies.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus