ABOUT US

Join us in making a career in Independent Living Systems, an industry leader in managing home and community-based programs for over 20 years. Independent Living Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive range of clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve high-cost, complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual-Eligible Market. ILS provides tailored integrated solutions aimed at improving health outcomes while rebalancing costs, addressing social determinants of health and connecting members with community-based resources.

Position Summary: 

ILS is looking for a CNA to provide personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the staff nurse and the Nurse Supervisor. This per diem position will operate out of our local office and perform field visits. Join us and help us grow our newest Agency.

Essential Functions: 

1. Follows the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care to the client.
2. Helps the patient maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
3. Plans and prepares nutritious meals, markets, when instructed to do so by the nurse.
4. Assists the patient with ambulation, as ordered by the physician, and approved and supervised by the nurse.
5. Assists the therapy personnel, as needed, with rehabilitative processes.
6. Encourages the patient to become as independent as possible, according to the nursing care plan.
7. Attempts to promote patient's mental alertness, through involvement in activities of interest.
8. Gives simple emotional, and psychological, support to the patient, and other members of the household, and establishes a relationship with patient and family, which transmit trust and confidentiality.
9. Reports any change in the patient's mental, or physical, condition, or in the home situation, to the staff nurse, or to the Aide supervisor.
10. Performs routine housekeeping tasks, as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, as instructed by the professional nurse.
11. Attends in-services, as required by regulation.
12. The ability to drive and the ability to access clients’ homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, are required.
13. Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care.
14. On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach, and move client weight, up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds. 
15. Must have criminal background check. 

Must have CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.

Education: 

Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent.

Successful completion of one of the following:

a. A minimum 75-hour training and competency evaluation program, as specified in 42 CFR 484.80(b) and (c); or

b. A competency evaluation program that meets the requirements of 42 CFR 484.80(c); or

c. A nurse aide training and competency evaluation program approved by the state of Florida as meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 483.151 through 42 CFR 483.154, and is currently listed in good standing on the Florida state nurse aide registry; or

d. The requirements of a Florida state licensure program that meets the provisions of 42 CFR 484.80 (b) and (c)

Experience: 

1. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
2.  Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to conduct effective presentations.
3. Critical thinking, sound decision-making and solid leadership ability.

EEO STATEMENT

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Independent Living Systems has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of ILS employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, ILS is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

Independent Living Systems, LLC, and its subsidiaries, including FCC, provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, disability, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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