Private Duty CNA/HHA

Lifecare Home Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifecare Home Health in Texas is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide to support patients in their homes. You will monitor patient condition, assist with ADLs, and help families understand care plans, contributing to a respectful, patient-centered approach.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, document observations, follow safety protocols, and participate in ongoing training to maintain high standards of home health care.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent educational background required.
• HHA certificate or similar certification in good standing.
• Active CPR certification and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assesses patient condition, documents observations in EMR.
• Assists with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Supports family education on care plans and safety at home.
• Performs housekeeping tasks and meal preparation as needed.
• Coordinates with Care Team to implement the plan of care.
• Maintains infection control practices and safety standards.

Skills

Relationship management

Effective communication

Influencing behaviors

Procedural skills

Assessment skills

Regulatory knowledge

Physical stamina

Evidence-based practice

Patient safety & quality

Emotional intelligence

Autonomy / self-start

Ethical standards

Hygiene / presentation

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Home Health Aide certificate or equivalent

Active CPR certification

Valid driver’s license / transportation

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