CNA/HHA- Private Duty

Complete Home Care, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Home Care, Inc. seeks a compassionate Home Health Aide (HHA) to support patients in their homes. You will monitor conditions, assist with ADLs, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, dignified care.

Responsibilities include personal care, daily living support, light housekeeping, meal prep, and educating families on care needs. A valid HHA/CNA credential and CPR certification are required, with English proficiency essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification required.
• Active CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as Home Health Aide or CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record patient condition as part of Plan of Care (POC).
• Provide personal care and activities of daily living support.
• Assist with housekeeping, shopping, meals, and transportation tasks as needed.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Educate and support families on care techniques and safety.

Skills

Relationship management

Effective communication

Influencing behaviors

Physical stamina

Autonomy & self-start

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Home Health Aide Certificate

CPR certification

CNA certification

Job description

Description

Role Summary

Our Home Health Aides serve a pivotal role in our efforts to provide compassionate, top-notch care to our patients in the comfort of their own homes. By personifying our Mission and Values, our Home Health Aides act as a bridge to independent living for our clients who may also require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). From monitoring a client’s vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming hygiene, and chores around the house our HHAs allow clients to maintain the familiarity - and dignity - of living at home. We are proud of the difference we make in the lives of our patients during their healthcare journeys and we invite like-minded individuals to explore this dynamic career opportunity.

Responsibilities

Supports a patient’s Plan of Care (POC) by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families

• Monitors and assesses patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care
• Contribute to the continuity of care through the effective communication and partnership with the designated Care Team
• Supports patients by providing housekeeping or laundry services, shopping or other household tasks, and preparing and serving meals and snacks
• Provides personal services as needed by the client such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Helps family members care for their loved one by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient
• Interface with family members to field concerns, questions, and educate them on the patient’s treatment and aftercare needs
• Records patient information via our EMR system and notifies branch leadership of any changes or unusual conditions
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to our accomplishments
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families if assigned
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precaution controls in performing client care
• Protects the agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements
• Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) of the Agency/licensing board

Requirements

Required Competencies

Communication & Relationship Building

• Relationship management
• Effective communication both verbal and written
• Influencing behaviors

Knowledge of Healthcare Environment

• Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique
• Exemplary assessment skills
• Regulatory knowledge
• Physical stamina
• Evidence based practice
• Patient safety and quality

Professionalism

• High Emotional Intelligence
• Collaborative and communicative
• Autonomy and ability to self-start
• Utmost ethical standards
• Superior hygiene and presentation of self

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Home Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course that meets the standards established by Health and Human Services
• Minimum of one year (1+) of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant (CNA)
• Strong English language both written and verbal
• Active CPR certification required
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance required