CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Delray Beach Area

Complete Home Care•Delray Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, supporting independence and assisting with activities of daily living. The role includes monitoring patients’ vital signs and physical or mental condition; assisting with personal care and household tasks; and helping clients maintain the familiarity and dignity of living at home. Home Health Aides support each patient’s Plan of Care, communicate with the care team and family, and help families understand care needs. The position may include on-call responsibilities if assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course meeting Health and Human Services standards.
At least one year of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant (CNA).
Strong written and verbal English-language skills.
Active CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
Effective verbal and written communication and relationship-management skills.
Knowledge of the healthcare environment and regulatory requirements.
Strong procedural skills and clean/sterile technique.
Assessment skills, physical stamina, and commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality.
Professionalism, emotional intelligence, collaboration, communication, autonomy, ability to self-start, and high ethical standards.
Superior hygiene and personal presentation.

Responsibilities

Support the patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording condition, providing personal services, and teaching families.
Observe and assess patients’ physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Promote continuity of care through effective communication and partnership with the designated Care Team.
Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and other household assistance, and prepare and serve meals and snacks.
Provide personal care as needed, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Teach family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition the patient.
Communicate with family members, address concerns and questions, and educate them about treatment and aftercare needs.
Record patient information in the EMR system and notify branch leadership of changes or unusual conditions.
Perform on-call responsibilities and services to patients and families if assigned.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precaution controls during client care.
Follow professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements established by the agency or licensing board.