Type of position: Hospice Aide
Date Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013
Hospice Program: Samaritan Care Hospice of Florida, Inc.
Location: Orange and Osceola counties
Description:
Statement of Purpose: Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Hospice aide provides personal and basic medical care services for patients within the CNA scope of practice and is responsible for carrying out the plan of care to enhance patient and family comfort.
Primary tasks, duties, and responsibilities:
- Promotes and practices the hospice mission and core values, and follows all policies and procedures of Samaritan Care Hospice of Florida.
- Provides basic personal care such as bed, shower or tub bath, oral hygiene, toileting, skin care, ambulation, and exercise as directed by the RN and assigned by the POC.
- Measures and records oral, rectal, and axillaries temperatures, pulse, and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the CNA.
- Assists with household tasks directly essential to patient’s health, i.e. cleaning, supply organization, meal preparation and/or assistance as per POC.
- Responsible for documenting patient care timely and appropriately while ensuring confidentiality.
- Communicates and regularly updates the RN regarding observations, progress/deterioration and comfort needs of the patient.
- Participates in interdisciplinary case conferences, in-service education programs and performance improvement activities as required by Samaritan Care Hospice of Florida policies and patient needs.
- Demonstrates responsibility in work attendance.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently lift/carry up to 25 pounds independently and utilize proper techniques / assistance to lift greater weights, including the human body.
- Ability to turn, reposition, and assist patients to transfer and ambulate.
- Visual acuity, (including near/far vision) color discrimination and depth perception; other senses necessary for patient observation, communication and driving, including touch, hearing, and smell.
- Sitting, standing, walking and driving for prolonged periods of time.
- Frequently stoop, reach, push and pull during the provision of patient care.
- Fine motor skills to administer patient care services, treatments and procedures and grasp objects, including medical supplies/equipment and the human body.
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts, including overnight, weekends and holidays.
- Must remain awake and alert during entire shift.
Working Conditions: Subject to occasional exposure to hazards associated with blood, hazardous substance and waste and potentially infectious materials.
Educational/Professional:
- Florida state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Minimum 75 education hours of theory and clinical in preparation for CNA license.
- Minimum one year recent full time experience providing direct patient care; previous Hospice or acute care experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Ability to relate to and provide care to patients with acute, chronic and life limiting illness regardless of background.
- Able to safely use equipment needed for patient care such as: bedside commode, bed pan, lift, wheelchair, electric and semi-electric bed, walker.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Demonstrate an effective working knowledge of computers and clinical information systems.
- Solid keyboarding skills with free-form and data entry proficiency of 30-35 wpm.
- Speaks, writes, reads and comprehends English. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
- Possesses valid Florida driver’s license and current auto insurance.
Responsible to: Patient Care Managers
Apply:
Interested candidates can contact Gaye Gonzales at: moc.ctldnufnull@zelaznog.eyag or call 407-514-1318 or fax to 407-514-1301.
Type of position: Hospice Aide
Date Posted: Monday, May 21, 2012
Hospice Program: LifePath Hospice, Inc.
Location: Hillsborough County
Description:
Under RN direction and supervision, the Hospice Aide performs personal care, homemaker assistance and defined nursing procedures for terminally ill patients and their caregivers.
Apply:
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Type of position: Hospice Aide
Date Posted: Monday, April 9, 2012
Hospice Program: VNA Hospice of Indian River County
Location: Indian River County
Description:
The Visiting Nurse Association is seeking a Hospice Aide to work in our Hospice House. Situated on a 4.2-acre secluded site, the Hospice House is surrounded by lush foliage, a pond with waterfall, a gazebo and numerous meditation areas. The VNA Hospice House, a unique blend of beauty and function, is the only in-patient hospice facility in Indian River County, for those facing life-limiting illnesses. Each of the 12 private bedrooms is completely handicapped accessible and has a private bath, sleeping accommodations for overnight family visitors, and screened patio with doors wide enough to allow bed access. Flexible shifts days or nights available. At least one year recent C.N.A. HHA experience required.
Apply:
For information about how you can join our team, please visit our website at www.vnatc.com/careers.
