CNA - PACE *$3,000 Sign-On Bonus*

PACE, a member of Empath Health, is currently seeking a CNA (Hospice Aide) to join our team.
The CNA:

• Is responsible for providing care and/or assisting with that care when appropriate.
• Should be able to respond sensitively to patient/family needs by observing and reporting any changes to include physical, spiritual, social and emotional to the patient's nurse or supervisory nurse.
• Consults each day with the Home Care Coordinator (or designee) to be updated on participant's status, changes in plan of care and to confirm scheduled visits.
• Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse assists participants in the home with the following duties:

• • Personal hygiene such as skin, mouth, hair care and bathing.
  • Assists participants in and out of bed assisting with ambulation.
  • Assisting with prescribed exercise which participants and aide have been taught by appropriate personnel.
  • Prepares meals, including therapeutic diets, assists participants with meals.
  • Assist participants to the bathroom.
  • Assisting participants with medications which are ordinarily self-administered.
  • Other duties taught by a health profession for a specific participant such as: taking of vitals, changing colostomy bags, changing of non-sterile dressing and non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care.

• Performs directed household services.
• Reports changes in participant's condition and needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Completes appropriate documentation of services provided.
• Follows all SUNCOAST PACE policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.

Position Requirements:

• Experience: One to three months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Licensure:
  
  • Valid Florida Board of Nursing certification (CNA License).
  • Valid Florida State Driver's License

Suncoast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive health care and support services to Pinellas County seniors with chronic health conditions. As a member of Empath Health, our focus is on helping participants remain healthy and independent while living in their own homes.
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