CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Lake Worth / Greenacres

Complete Home Care, Inc.; Florida; Sur place; USD 25 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Complete Home Care, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide to support patients in their homes. HHAs will monitor health, assist with ADLs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement plans of care.

Candidates should have an HHA certificate, at least 1 year of experience, and strong English skills. A CPR certification and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation are required to provide in-home care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Home Health Aide Certificate from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as Home Health Aide or CNA.
• Strong English language skills, written and verbal.
• Active CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and record patient condition and contribute to the Plan of Care.
• Provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist with housekeeping, shopping, meals, and snacks.
• Educate families on patient care needs and safety practices.
• Maintain patient safety and comply with infection control protocols.
• Document patient information in the EMR and communicate with the Care Team.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Relationship building

Bilingual/English proficiency

Autonomy and self-start

Formation

High School diploma

Home Health Aide Certificate

CPR certification

Outils

EMR system

Description du poste

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

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