CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Fort Pierce Area

Lifecare Home Health Family•Fort Pierce, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, helping them maintain independence and dignity while assisting with activities of daily living. The role includes monitoring patients’ physical and mental condition, supporting personal hygiene, and helping with household tasks. Home Health Aides support each patient’s Plan of Care, communicate with the care team and family members, and contribute to patients’ healthcare journeys.

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 language skills.
Active CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Relationship management and ability to influence behaviors.
Knowledge of the healthcare environment and regulatory requirements.
Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique.
Strong assessment skills.
Physical stamina.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality.
Professionalism, high emotional intelligence, and a collaborative, communicative approach.
Autonomy and ability to self-start.
High ethical standards and strong personal hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

Support the patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording condition, providing personal services, and teaching families.
Observe and assess 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 prepare and serve meals and snacks.
Provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming as needed.
Teach family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition the patient.
Communicate with family members to address concerns and questions and educate them about treatment and aftercare needs.
Record patient information in the EMR system and notify branch leadership of changes or unusual conditions.
Take 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 federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) of the agency and licensing board.