CNA per diem

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

The Per Diem - CNA performs personal care, homemaker assistance and defined nursing procedures for patients and their caregivers while under RN direction and supervision.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience

* Current certification as CNA in the state in which employee will be working

* Minimum of six (6) months of CNA or Home Health Aide experience preferred

* Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

* For current Hope Employees: BLS should be obtained by January 1, 2025

* For current Capital Caring employees: BLS should be obtained by November 1, 2024

* Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy

* Reliable transportation to meet work schedule

* Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms

* Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English

* Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for ill patients and their families

* Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

* Must be able to physically access any home or facility in assigned area (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning)

* Must be able/willing to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases

Competencies:

* Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position

Responsibilities of all employees:

* Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients

* Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse

* Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices

* Observe Company's health, safety and security practices

* Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within Company

* Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner

* Promote Company through participation in community and professional organizations

* Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level

* Advance electronic media skills.

* Support company research and educational activities

* Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally

* Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Job Responsibilities:

* Maintains competencies/contact hours as required by Company and regulations.

* Provides only patient/caregiver services according to written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and Company policies and procedure.

* Practices safe and proper body mechanics relative to moving, positioning and transferring patients.

* Assists patient and or caregiver in maintaining a clean and safe home.

* Provides caregiver relief as part of the Plan of Care.

* Transports supplies, lab specimens, documents and other items needed to meet the Plan of Care as requested by the RN.

* Under the direction or supervision of an RN, the Aide may perform activities that promote activities of daily living.

* Contributes to the development of the Plan of Care by reporting observations to RN.

* Communicates any significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager.

* During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the LPN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency

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