CNA - PACE Program - Home Care

Perform personal care and home making services for clients in the community.

• Adhere to written and oral instructions prepared by primary nurse.
• Perform all aspects of personal care and hygiene to patients according to Hope Hospice Policy and Procedures.
• Utilize knowledge of proper and safe techniques, re: ambulation, transfer, positioning, and ROM, Standard precautions.
• Ability to guide caregiver and families regarding the safe and comfortable personal care of the patient inclusive of but not limited to ADL’s, Standard Precautions mobility and environment. Assist families of patients as needed.
• Ability to document care and services, observations and interventions to primary nurse, managers and IDG.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Excellent communication; via phone, in person and email.
• Exhibit good time management skills and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail & ability to handle confidential information following HIPPA guidelines.
• Knowledge of meal preparation and feeding techniques and/or questioning.
• Must be flexible to work in other locations if needed.
Required qualifications:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Certificate of completion of a qualified Certified Nurse Assistant training program.
• Current Florida Certified Nursing License
• Must also successfully complete a competency evaluation program prior to furnishing services to patients.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid Florida Drivers’ License with good record
• Automobile Insurance
• Clear level 2 background check

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

•Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.