CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Jupiter Area

Lifecare Home Health Family•Jupiter, FL

22h

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, helping clients maintain independence and dignity while assisting with activities of daily living. The role includes monitoring patients’ physical and mental condition, supporting personal care and household needs, and helping families care for their loved ones. Aides communicate with the care team, document patient information in the EMR system, and follow safety, professional, and regulatory standards.

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 skills.
Active CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and relationship-management abilities.
Knowledge of the healthcare environment, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice.
Excellent procedure skills, clean and sterile technique, and assessment skills.
Physical stamina and commitment to patient safety and quality.
Professionalism, high emotional intelligence, collaboration, and strong communication.
Ability to work autonomously and self-start, with the utmost ethical standards and 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 physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise; perform 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.
Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal services as needed.
Teach family members appropriate techniques for lifting, turning, and repositioning 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 precautions during client care.
Follow professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain mandatory agency and licensing-board continuing education requirements (CEUs).