What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice House CNA PRN - Tavares position at HOSPICE OF LAKE & SUMTER?
Cornerstone Hospice is seeking experienced and professional Certified Nursing Assistants to assist hospice patients and families in the achievement of physical and emotional comfort. This is a PRN position, providing patient care at the Mike Conley Hospice House a 10 bed facility unit located in Tavares.
Schedule: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
Must be able to commit to:
a) at least 4 shifts per month (including 1 weekend shift)
b) 2-3 Holidays/year and Hurricane coverage
c) working in any of the Cornerstone facilities (normally not very often)
Qualifications:
- FL CNA license required.
- Valid Home Health Aide certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
- Minimum six months of CNA experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population, and to a lesser degree the pediatric and adult.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Able to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
- Valid Florida driver’s license and required auto liability insurance.
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