CNA/HHA - Private Duty - PRN

Lifecare Home Health Family•Fort Lauderdale, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Complete Home Care, a member of the Life Care Home Health Family of Companies, provides in-home assistance across Southern and Central Florida. We are a Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing, Therapy, Homecare and Private Duty company, accredited by ACHC and CHAP. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and their families. We foster a vibrant team culture based on our core values of Integrity, Caring, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE). We are committed to helping our Caregivers and clinicians grow professionally through partnerships and CEU opportunities, and offer benefits designed with you in mind, including 401k, life insurance, and health insurance. Full-time Caregivers and Clinicians can receive guaranteed 12-hour shifts. Our Career Growth Paths support opportunities for advancement in the field and in the office. This role assists clients in their place of residence with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities as assigned, including transferring, health maintenance, feeding, mobility, and exercises. The patient population includes individuals of all ages, and the role requires understanding and demonstrating appropriate behavior when interacting with patients across all age groups.

Requirements

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.
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.
High School Graduate or equivalent
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.
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.
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.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
All hires are subject to Employment & Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening (Clearinghouse).

Responsibilities

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.