CNA/HHA - Private Duty-Hollywood Area

Complete Home Care•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Complete Home Care, a member of the Life Care Home Health Family of Companies, is hiring a part-time CNA/HHA for private-duty work in the Hollywood area. The role assists clients in their homes with personal healthcare and health-maintenance activities assigned in the Plan of Care, including transferring, feeding, mobility, and exercises. The position involves contact with patients of all ages and requires appropriate interaction with each patient population. The caregiver follows the Home Health Aide Care Plan, documents care provided, communicates client and family needs and significant changes in condition to administrative staff, and supports continuity of care through communication and participation in case conferences and team meetings. The role also requires infection-control practices, participation in assigned training and in-services, ongoing competency development, and completion of mandatory continuing education. Work takes place in patients’ homes under varying conditions. The position may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, unpleasant weather, and emergency calls. Local travel and a flexible schedule are required.

Requirements

One year of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting; successful completion of formal training in nursing arts may substitute, subject to applicable state law, regulations, or rules.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing.
Formal certificate of completion for an HHA/CNA training program meeting or exceeding applicable Health and Human Services standards.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Current driver’s license in good standing, renewed before expiration.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and agency leadership.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Completion of required annual in-service hours; requirements may vary by state or participating program.
Ability to meet patient and family psychosocial needs.
Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, and make quick decisions and acquire resources.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift or transfer up to 50 pounds.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide, as specified in the Plan of Care.
Provide care according to the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document the care provided.
Communicate with administrative staff about client and family needs, including significant changes in a client’s condition.
Support continuity of care and communication among care-team members, and participate regularly in case conferences and team meetings.
Use infection-control and universal-precaution practices when coordinating or providing client care.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Complete assigned training and in-services in a timely manner and meet mandatory continuing-education requirements.