CNA Float Field ADL Visits - Broward County/Boca

Overview:

Salary range: $16/hr. - $17/hr. based on experience

Use your nursing skills to make a difference.

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, patient and calm. Hospice nurses are caring and kind individuals who possess a special hospice heart who can help our patients celebrate the rest of their life’s journey.

Responsibilities:

Hours of operation: 7am - 3:30pm and weekend requirement

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must assist residents with activities of daily living, provide for personal care, comfort, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of inpatient residents.
• Must also provide and maintain bodily and emotional comfort to Hospice patients/families and to educate and assist the patient/family in maintaining the maximum level of independent living in a safe environment.
• Pledge to make the comfort and care of patients and families the highest priority
• Consistently provide a high level of personalized, sincere and engaging service to patients and families at all times.
• Ensure the complete satisfaction of patients and families; promptly and effectively address all concerns.

Qualifications:

1. Education/Regulatory Requirements:

• Current license to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.

1. Skills:

• Six months experience working in hospital or healthcare environment is preferred.
• Must be willing to accept direction and supervision.
• Requires ability to drive, a reliable car, a good driving record, automobile insurance and basic knowledge of the county territory.
• Must be able to work comfortably with professionals and volunteers.
• Must be able to fulfill assigned tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Must practice good personal hygiene and be neat and clean in appearance.

1. Professional Requirements:

• Must be able to communicate clearly and understandably.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality in reference to patients, families and staff.
• Must be able to understand the Hospice Philosophy and apply it accordingly.
• Must be willing to respect the needs, beliefs, behaviors and psychology of patients and families.

1. Language Skills:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.