CNA/HHA - Private Duty - PRN

Lifecare Home Health Family•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Complete Home Care, a member of the Life Care Home Health Family of Companies, provides home health and private duty services across Southern and Central Florida. The CNA/HHA assists clients in their homes with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities assigned in the Plan of Care, including transferring, feeding, mobility, and exercises. The role involves contact with patients of all ages and requires appropriate interactions with people across patient populations. The caregiver follows the Home Health Aide Care Plan, documents care accurately, reports significant changes in a client's condition and communicates client or family needs to administrative staff. The role also supports continuity of care through communication with care team members and participation in case conferences and team meetings. Infection-control practices, ongoing training, in-service participation, and required continuing education are part of the position. Work takes place in patients' homes and may involve varied conditions, possible exposure to infectious materials, local travel, flexible scheduling, and PRN emergency calls.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting; successful completion of formal nursing arts training may substitute where permitted by applicable law or regulation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and agency leadership.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing; requirements may vary by state or participating program.
Formal certificate of completion for an HHA/CNA training program meeting or exceeding applicable Health and Human Services standards.
Completion of all required annual in-service hours.
Current CPR certification.
Current driver's license in good standing, maintained through timely renewal.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Maintain a valid HHA certificate in the state where the caregiver practices and a valid CPR certificate throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide, based on the Plan of Care.
Communicate client and family needs to administrative staff, including reporting significant changes in a client's condition.
Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document the care provided.
Support continuity of care through effective communication with care team members and regular participation in case conferences and team meetings.
Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions while coordinating or performing client care.
Participate in assigned in-service programs and training, completing them in a timely manner and maintaining or improving competency.
Meet agency and licensing-board continuing education requirements.