CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Boynton Beach Area

Complete Home Care•Boynton Beach, 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 condition, helping with personal care and household tasks, and supporting patients’ families. Home Health Aides contribute to care planning and continuity by working with the designated care team, communicating changes in condition, and documenting patient information in the agency’s EMR system. The position may include on-call responsibilities if assigned and requires adherence to agency policies, professional standards, and applicable requirements.

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.
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, collaboration and communication skills, autonomy, ability to self-start, ethical standards, and appropriate hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

Support each patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording 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.
Provide personal care as needed, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Teach family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition patients.
Address family members’ concerns and questions and educate them about patients’ treatment and aftercare needs.
Record patient information in the EMR system and notify branch leadership about changes or unusual conditions.
Accept ownership for completing new and different requests and seek opportunities to add value to services.
Perform on-call responsibilities and services for 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 (CEUs) of the agency or licensing board.