CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Martin County

Complete Home Care; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Hospice Care LLC is seeking Home Health Aides to support patients in their homes, providing compassionate, high-quality care. You will assist with ADLs, monitor conditions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans.

The role requires a Home Health Aide Certificate or CNA, at least 1 year of relevant experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license. Strong English skills and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitors and records patient condition, supports plan of care.
• Assists with ADLs, grooming, hygiene and daily activities.
• Provides housekeeping or laundry services as needed.
• Prepares and serves meals and snacks for clients.
• Assists with bathing, dressing, and personal care.
• Teaches families how to assist with safe lifting and positioning.
• Communicates with Care Team and documents in EMR system.
• Maintains safe environment following policy and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma

Home Health Aide Certificate

CNA certification

Job 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