CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Martin County

Complete Home Care•Stuart, FL

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 care, and helping with household tasks. Aides support each patient’s Plan of Care, communicate with the designated care team and family members, document care in the agency’s EMR system, and follow professional, safety, and regulatory standards. 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 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 and relationship-management skills.
Knowledge of the healthcare environment and regulatory requirements.
Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique.
Assessment skills, physical stamina, and knowledge of evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality.
Professionalism, high emotional intelligence, collaboration, autonomy, ability to self-start, and strong ethical standards.
Superior hygiene and presentation of self.

Responsibilities

Support each patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording their condition, providing personal services, and teaching family members.
Observe patients’ 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 promote continuity of care.
Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and other household assistance; prepare and serve meals and snacks.
Provide personal care as needed, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Teach family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition the patient.
Communicate with family members, address their questions and concerns, 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.
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 the agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs).