CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Lake Worth / Greenacres

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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