CNA IPU

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current certification as CNA in the state where the 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 as 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 (e.g., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning)
• Must be willing to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position

• 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 and 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
• Maintain competencies/contact hours as required by Company and regulations
• Provide only patient/caregiver services according to written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and Company policies and procedure
• Practice safe and proper body mechanics relative to moving, positioning and transferring patients
• Assist patient and/or caregiver in maintaining a clean and safe home
• Provide caregiver relief as part of the Plan of Care
• Transport 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
• Contribute to the development of the Plan of Care by reporting observations to RN
• Communicate any significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager
• During times of emergencies (e.g., Hurricanes) the LPN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company to ensure continuity of services, which may include reporting ahead of scheduled time or staying overnight(s)
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Cross training to field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when hospice house census calls for flexible staffing
• Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (the demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation)

$18.65 - $27.77

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility.