CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Stuart Area

Lifecare Home Health Family•Stuart, FL

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, supporting their independence and assisting with activities of daily living. The role includes monitoring patients’ physical and mental conditions, helping with personal hygiene and household tasks, and supporting families in caring for their loved ones. Aides contribute to care planning and continuity by assessing and recording patient information, communicating with the care team and family members, and following safety and professional standards.

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, and evidence-based practice.
Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique.
Strong assessment skills and commitment to patient safety and quality.
Physical stamina.
Professionalism, high emotional intelligence, collaboration, and communication.
Ability to work autonomously and self-start.
Utmost ethical standards and superior personal hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

Support each patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording their 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 tasks, and meal and snack preparation and service.
Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal needs.
Teach family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition patients.
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.
Take ownership of assigned work 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 federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain mandatory Agency and licensing-board continuing education requirements (CEUs).