CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Martin County

Lifecare Home Health Family•Stuart, FL

20h

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes and support clients who need assistance with activities of daily living. The role helps clients maintain independence, familiarity, and dignity at home. Aides monitor patients’ vital signs and physical or mental condition, assist with personal care and household tasks, and support families throughout the patient’s care journey. The position works with a multidisciplinary care team and follows the patient’s Plan of Care.

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, regulatory requirements, patient safety, and quality practices.
Strong procedure, clean/sterile technique, and patient assessment skills.
Physical stamina, professionalism, high emotional intelligence, and ethical standards.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, work autonomously, and self-start.
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; collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Communicate and partner effectively with the designated Care Team to support continuity of care.
Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping, other household assistance, and meal and snack preparation and service.
Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal services as needed.
Teach family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition the patient.
Address family members’ concerns and questions and educate them about the patient’s treatment and aftercare needs.
Record patient information in the EMR system and notify branch leadership of changes or unusual conditions.
Accept new requests 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 precaution controls.
Follow professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) of the Agency and licensing board.