CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Fort Pierce Area

Complete Home Care•Fort Pierce, FL

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, supporting independent living and assisting with activities of daily living. The role includes monitoring patients’ physical and mental conditions, assisting with personal care and household tasks, and helping preserve clients’ familiarity and dignity while living at home. Aides support each patient’s Plan of Care, work with the multidisciplinary care team, communicate with families, and document care and patient information in the agency’s EMR system. 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 (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, collaborative communication, autonomy, ability to self-start, and strong ethical standards.
Superior hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

Support the patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording 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.
Contribute to continuity of care through effective communication and partnership with the designated Care Team.
Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping, other household tasks, and prepare and serve meals and snacks.
Assist clients with personal care, 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 treatment and aftercare needs.
Record patient information in the EMR system and notify branch leadership about changes or unusual conditions.
Accept ownership for assigned work and explore 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 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 (CEUs) of the agency and licensing board.