CNA/HHA- Private Duty- West Palm Beach Area

Lifecare Home Health Family•West Palm Beach, FL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, supporting independence and assisting with activities of daily living. They monitor patients’ physical and mental condition, help with personal care and household tasks, and support families in caring for their loved ones. The role partners with the designated care team to support each patient’s plan of care and maintain continuity of care. On-call duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course that meets 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, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice.
Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique; exemplary assessment skills.
Physical stamina.
Commitment to patient safety, quality, professionalism, and high ethical standards.
High emotional intelligence, collaboration, communication, autonomy, and ability to self-start.
Superior hygiene and personal presentation.

Responsibilities

Support the patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording condition, providing personal services, and teaching families.
Observe 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 effectively 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 care as needed, including 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.
Accept ownership of 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 agency or licensing-board continuing education requirements (CEUs).