CNA/HHA- Private Duty- West Palm Beach Area

Lifecare Home Health Family•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, helping them maintain independence and dignity while assisting with activities of daily living. The role includes monitoring patients’ physical and mental condition, supporting personal hygiene, completing household tasks, and helping families care for their loved ones. Home Health Aides work with the designated care team and follow each patient’s Plan 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.
Effective verbal and written communication and relationship-management skills.
Healthcare-environment knowledge, including regulatory knowledge and excellent procedural skills and clean/sterile technique.
Strong patient-assessment skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality.
Physical stamina.
Professionalism, high emotional intelligence, collaboration, communication, autonomy, ability to self-start, and high ethical standards.
Superior hygiene and personal presentation.

Responsibilities

Support the patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording their 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.
Communicate and partner effectively with the designated care team to support continuity of care.
Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping, other household assistance, and meal and snack preparation and service.
Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal services as needed.
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 of changes or unusual conditions.
Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and seek 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 precautions during client care.
Follow professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain agency and licensing-board continuing education requirements (CEUs).