CNA HHA Private Care

VNA of the Treasure Coast

8d•$15 - $19•Hybrid

About The Position

The VNA of the Treasure Coast provides compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and caregivers needing private care, home health, hospice, and community health services. Together, we provide the highest quality patient care. Come be a part of the VNA team! We are a mission-minded non-profit organization that has been committed to making a difference in the community we serve since 1975!

Requirements

Graduate of CNA Program with a minimum of 75 hours (HHA) including 20 hours of Home Health Education in the course curriculum or Graduate of 40 hour Home Health Aide program, and/or the VNA reserves the right to test Home Health Aide competencies.
Current CPR certification.
Minimum six months work experience in home health, hospice or acute/long term facility.
Current and valid Florida driver’s license.
Current automobile insurance per VNA requirement.
Customer focus.
Communication: written, verbal and listening.
Read and interpret written instructions, policies and procedures.
Read and comprehend basic math.
Telephony system.

Nice To Haves

May not cut the patient’s nails.
May not perform the following per State regulations: Apply heat under any conditions, Apply cold without physician orders, Perform gastric gavage or lavage, Disimpact or give suppositories, Administer enemas, Insert urinary catheters, Administer medications, Insert nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes, Irrigate a colostomy or wound, Pack decubiti or surgical wounds, Insert or remove I.V. lines, Care for a tracheotomy tube, nor any other personal health service, which has not been included by the registered nurse in the patient care plan, Change sterile dressings, Change mechanical ventilator setting, Change prescribed oxygen settings, Perform vaginal irrigations, Remove sutures or surgical drains, Perform any procedure without prior instruction, Perform any procedure clearly defined as a nursing function by the Florida Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Perform and/or assist with activities of daily living (ADL) and personal care as written in the client’s individualized plan of care.
Work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Therapist.
Receive scheduling assignments and scheduling direction from the PCM or Scheduler.
Integrate and demonstrate the core values of the VNA in all aspects of work responsibilities.
Apply external catheters.
Give or assist with personal care, e.g., care of mouth, skin, hair or other care as assigned by the professional nurse.
Assist to bathroom, commode or in using bedpan or urinal.
Assist with transfers and ambulation with or without an assistive device.
Assist with prescribed Range of Motion (ROM) and prescribed exercises which the client and HHA have been taught by the appropriate professional personnel or written instructions left in the home.
Assist the client with eating, meal preparation including special diets prescribed for the client.
Assist the client with relearning household skills.
Take temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
Perform Foley catheter care.
Reinforce dressings, if needed, and contact RN Nurse Case Manager, Patient Care Manager or Director.
Document personal care given on client's daily record.
Assist client with self-administered medications with completion of AHCA approved course for Assistance in Self Administration of Medications.
Assist with emptying colostomy bag if taught and supervised by RN.
Provide safe, competent care to promote client health, hygiene, and comfort.
Use/store equipment and supplies in a safe, appropriate manner; Follow VNA safety policies/procedures. Report accidents or unusual incidents immediately to the supervisor and People & Culture.
Provide light housekeeping tasks such as meal preparation, dishwashing, laundering client’s garments, linen change, and dusting and vacuuming client’s room. Provide pet care if needed.
Provide transportation for the client to physician appointments, errands, outside activities etc., as required.
May assist with installation and troubleshooting of telehealth devices in the patients’ homes.
Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain all protected health information (PHI) obtained in the course of work as confidential and, as such, should not be a matter of discussion with co-workers or others outside of the Agency.
Assist the client to reach maximum potential with mobility and activities of daily living under the direction of the RN or Therapist.
Document client’s condition in EMR or telephony reports to ensure continuity and quality of care and maintain clinical records according to agency guidelines.
Observe and report client physical and mental changes to RN Nurse Case Manager, Patient Care Manager or Director.
Report accidents or unusual incidents immediately to the Director, Patient Care Manager or RN Nurse Case Manager.
Comply with VNA policies and procedures.
Follow safety practices, procedures and policies. Report client safety hazards to supervisor. Report work-related injury/illness immediately to Director and People & Culture.
Attend required meetings and complete mandatory education by the department deadline.