CNA/HHA- Private Duty

Complete Home Care • Naples, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists clients in their homes with personal healthcare and health-maintenance activities assigned in the Plan of Care (POC). Duties may include transferring, feeding, mobility assistance, and exercises. The role serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate conduct when interacting with patients across populations.

The employee provides care according to the Home Health Aide Care Plan, documents care accurately, communicates client and family needs and significant changes in client 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 and universal-precaution practices, participation in assigned training and in-service programs, continued competency, and completion of mandatory continuing education.

The position works in patients’ homes under varying conditions, with possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases. Local travel and a flexible schedule are required; emergency calls may be made on a PRN basis. The employee must maintain required certifications and a valid driver’s license, as well as reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting; successful formal training in nursing arts may substitute where permitted by applicable state law, regulation, or rules.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing; requirements may vary by state or participating program.
• Formal certificate of completion for an HHA/CNA training program meeting or exceeding Health and Human Services standards.
• Completion of all required annual in-service hours; ongoing requirements may vary by state or participating program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver’s license in good standing; the employee is responsible for renewal 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.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to meet patient and family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, and make quick decisions and acquire resources.
• Prolonged standing and walking; ability to lift or transfer up to 50 pounds; hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide and according to the Plan of Care.
• Communicate client and family needs assessments to administrative staff, including significant changes in a client’s condition.
• Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document care provided.
• Support continuity of care and effective communication among care team members.
• Participate regularly in case conferences and team meetings.
• Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions while performing client care.
• Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
• Complete assigned training and in-services in a timely manner.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency or licensing board.
• Maintain valid required HHA and CPR certifications and renew them before expiration.
• Maintain a current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto liability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED