CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Martin County

Complete Home Care•Stuart, FL

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes and support their independence and activities of daily living. The role includes monitoring patients’ physical and mental condition, assisting with personal care and household tasks, and helping families care for their loved ones. Home Health Aides contribute to patients’ care plans and work with the designated care team to support continuity, safety, and quality 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.
Communication and relationship-building skills, including relationship management, effective written and verbal communication, and the ability to influence behaviors.
Knowledge of the healthcare environment, excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique, assessment skills, and regulatory knowledge.
Physical stamina; knowledge of evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality.
Professionalism, high emotional intelligence, collaboration and communication, autonomy, ability to self-start, strong ethical standards, and appropriate hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

Support a patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording the patient’s condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families.
Observe and assess patients’ physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise; perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Communicate and partner 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 services such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
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.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
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 applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements set by the agency or licensing board.