Private Duty CNA/HHA-Clewiston Area

LifeCare Home Health & Hospice Family; Clewiston (FL); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

LifeCare Home Health & Hospice Family is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide to provide in-home care and health maintenance activities for clients. You will assist with transfers, feeding, mobility, and exercises as outlined in the Plan of Care, while maintaining clear communication with the care team and family.

You will document care provided, participate in team conferences, and follow infection control protocols.

Qualificações

• 1 year experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant, state regulations may apply.
• Shall be able to read, write and comprehend English.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide based on the Plan of Care (POC).
• Communicate effectively with administrative staff regarding client/family needs assessments and report changes in client condition.
• Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and document cares provided.
• Contribute to continuity of care and participate in team meetings and conferences.
• Apply infection control and universal precautions in coordination with client care activities.
• Complete required in-service training and maintain competency; meet continuing education requirements.

Conhecimentos

Communication

English literacy

Team collaboration

Formação

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrição da vaga

Description

General Summary

Assists clients, in their place of residence, with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities as assigned. Includes, but is not limited to, transferring, health maintenance activities, feeding, mobility, and exercises.

Patient Population

Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions

• Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide based on the Plan of Care (POC).
• Communicate effectively with administrative staff regarding client/family needs assessments, including reporting any significant changes in client condition.
• Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document the cares provided.
• Contribute to continuity of care, effective communication between all care team members, and regular participation in Case conferences/Team Meetings.
• Apply concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordination/performing client care activities to protect both staff and patients.
• Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency. Completes training or in-services in a timely manner as assigned by your supervisor.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.

Supervision: N/A

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience

• (1) year experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting. Successful completion of formal training in nursing arts may be substituted for the qualifying experience, subject to applicable State law, regulation, or rules.

Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all segments of the staff, and the Agency leadership team.
• Shall be able to read, write and comprehend English.

Education

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Licensure/Certification

• Home Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification held in good standing. Certification requirements may vary by state and/or participating program.
• A formal certificate of completion for an HHA/CNA training program that meets or exceeds standards established by Health and Human Services. Completion of all in-service hours per year. Ongoing requirements may vary by state and/or participating program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver’s license in good standing. The employee is responsible for renewing their driver’s license before it expires to continue employment.
• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
• On-going employment as a HHA always requires maintaining a valid HHA certificate in the state where the caregiver practices in and a valid CPR certificate. The employee is responsible for renewing these before they expire to continue employment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing/walking is required.
• The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Requires working under stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and make quick decisions and resource acquisition.
• Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Works in patients’ homes in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements

Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance