CNA/HHA - Private Duty-La Belle Area

Complete Home Care•La Belle, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA/HHA assists clients in their homes with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities assigned under the Plan of Care. Duties may include transferring, feeding, mobility assistance, exercises, and other tasks within the home health aide scope of practice. The role serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate interaction with each patient population. The employee 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 and participation in case conferences and team meetings. The position also applies infection-control and universal-precaution practices, participates in assigned training and in-service programs, maintains competency, and meets continuing education requirements. This position works in patients’ homes under varying conditions and may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather. Local travel, a flexible schedule, and PRN emergency call may be required. All hires are subject to employment and background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

One year of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting; successful completion of formal training in nursing arts may substitute where permitted by applicable state law.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing, including completion of an HHA/CNA training program meeting or exceeding applicable 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, kept valid through timely renewal.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and agency leadership.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift or transfer up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and address resource needs.
Ability to meet individualized patient and family psychosocial needs.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide, as specified in the Plan of Care.
Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document 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 during client care.
Participate in in-service programs and complete assigned training in a timely manner.
Meet the agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements.
Maintain valid HHA and CPR certifications and renew them before expiration.