CNA/HHA - Private Duty-1099

Complete Home Care•Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Complete Home Care is hiring a part-time, 1099 private-duty CNA/HHA to assist clients in their homes with personal healthcare and health-maintenance activities assigned under the Plan of Care. Duties may include transferring, feeding, supporting mobility, and assisting with exercises. The role serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate behavior when interacting with each population. The caregiver follows the Home Health Aide Care Plan, documents care accurately, communicates client and family needs and significant changes in condition to administrative staff, and supports continuity of care through communication with the care team and participation in case conferences or team meetings. The caregiver applies infection-control and universal-precaution practices, attends assigned training and in-services, maintains competency, and meets continuing-education requirements. Work takes place in patients’ homes under varied conditions. The position requires local travel, a flexible schedule, and may involve an emergency call on a PRN basis. Hires are subject to Florida Care Provider Background Screening through the Clearinghouse.

Requirements

At least 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.
Complete all required annual in-service hours and ongoing requirements applicable to the state or participating program.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Current driver’s license in good standing and responsibility for renewing it 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.
Able to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift or transfer up to 50 pounds.
Able to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and acquire resources.
Able to meet individualized patient and family psychosocial needs; hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity are required.
Pass employment and background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide and in accordance with the Plan of Care.
Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document the care provided.
Communicate with administrative staff about client and family needs, including significant changes in a client’s condition.
Support continuity of care and effective communication among care team members, including participation in case conferences and team meetings.
Apply infection-control practices and universal precautions while performing client care.
Participate in assigned in-service programs and training, maintain or improve competency, and meet mandatory continuing-education requirements.