CNA/HHA- Private Duty- West Palm Beach Area

Complete Home Care • West Palm beach, FL

2d

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 and mental condition; assisting with personal hygiene and grooming; and helping with household tasks so clients can maintain the familiarity and dignity of living at home. Aides support each patient’s Plan of Care, work with the multidisciplinary care team, communicate with families, and document patient information in the agency’s electronic medical record system. The position also requires following safety and infection-control practices, meeting continuing education requirements, and, if assigned, providing on-call services.

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 skills and relationship-management ability.
• Knowledge of the healthcare environment and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique.
• Assessment skills, physical stamina, and knowledge of evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality.
• Professionalism, high emotional intelligence, collaborative communication, autonomy, ability to self-start, and high ethical standards.
• Superior hygiene and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording condition, providing personal support and services, and teaching families.
• Observe and assess patients’ physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise; collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
• Promote continuity of care through communication and partnership with the designated Care Team.
• Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping, other household tasks, and meal and snack preparation and service.
• 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 their 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.
• Accept ownership for assigned responsibilities and identify opportunities to add value to services.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families if assigned.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precautions during client care.
• Follow professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain the agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED