CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Stuart Area

LifeCare Home Health and Hospice Family; Florida; Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

LifeCare Home Health and Hospice Family is seeking compassionate Home Health Aides to support patients in their own homes. You will monitor patient condition, assist with ADLs, and help maintain comfort and independence while following the Plan of Care and agency policies.

You will collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality in-home care. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, HHA or CNA certification, CPR, a valid driver’s license and transportation, and at least one year of relevant

Qualificações

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification from an accredited training course.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Home Health Aide or CNA.
• Strong English language both written and verbal.
• Active CPR certification required; Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsabilidades

• Monitors and records patient condition as part of the Plan of Care (POC).
• Provides personal care, ADL assistance, and housekeeping tasks.
• Teaches families how to assist with lifting, turning, and repositioning the patient.
• Interacts with family members to address concerns and educate on treatment and aftercare needs.
• Maintains patient information in the EMR and notifies leadership of changes.

Conhecimentos

English proficiency

Compassionate care

Reliable punctuality

Formação

High School Diploma or equivalent

Home Health Aide Certificate

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Descrição da vaga

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

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 requiredValid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance required

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