CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Delray Beach Area

Lifecare Home Health Family•Delray Beach, FL

19h

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes and help clients maintain independence and dignity while assisting with activities of daily living. The role includes monitoring patients’ physical and mental condition, supporting personal hygiene and household needs, and helping families care for their loved ones. Aides communicate and collaborate with the designated care team, document patient information in the agency’s EMR system, and follow applicable safety, professional, and regulatory standards. On-call responsibilities may be 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.
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.
Excellent procedure skills, clean and sterile technique, and assessment skills.
Regulatory knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality.
Physical stamina, professionalism, high emotional intelligence, and collaborative communication.
Ability to work autonomously and self-start, with strong ethical standards and good personal hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

Support each patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording the patient’s condition, providing personal services, and teaching families.
Observe and assess 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 services as needed.
Teach family members appropriate techniques for lifting, turning, and repositioning 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 the agency’s 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 during client care.
Follow professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency and licensing board.