CNA/HHA - Private Duty - PRN

Complete Home Care•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Complete Home Care, a member of the Life Care Home Health family of companies, provides in-home healthcare and assistance throughout Southern and Central Florida. The company offers Medicare-certified skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, and private duty services and is accredited by ACHC and CHAP. Its culture centers on Integrity, Caring, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE), with an emphasis on high-quality senior care, collaboration, professional growth, and career advancement. The CNA/HHA assists clients in their homes with personal healthcare and health-maintenance activities assigned under the Plan of Care. Duties include assistance with transfers, feeding, mobility, and exercises; communicating client and family needs or significant changes in condition to administrative staff; documenting care; coordinating with the care team; and following infection-control and universal-precaution practices. The employee participates in case conferences, training, in-service programs, and required continuing education. The role involves working in patients’ homes under varying conditions, traveling locally, and working a flexible schedule. The position may involve emergency calls and exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather. Hires are subject to Florida Care Provider Background Screening through the Clearinghouse.

Requirements

At least 1 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, subject to applicable state law and regulations.
High school graduate or equivalent.
A Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing, with requirements potentially varying by state or program.
Formal completion certificate for an HHA/CNA training program that meets or exceeds applicable Health and Human Services standards.
Completion of required annual in-service hours; ongoing requirements may vary by state or program.
Current CPR certification.
Current driver’s license in good standing, with responsibility for renewal 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.
Ability to meet physical demands including prolonged standing and walking, lifting or transferring up to 50 pounds, and hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, and make quick decisions and acquire resources.
Subject to 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 as specified in the Plan of Care.
Provide care according to the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document care provided.
Communicate effectively with administrative staff about client and family needs, including significant changes in a client’s condition.
Support continuity of care and communication among care-team members, and regularly participate in case conferences and team meetings.
Use infection-control concepts and universal precautions while coordinating or performing client care.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Complete assigned training or in-services promptly and meet agency or licensing-board continuing-education requirements.
Maintain required HHA and CPR certifications and renew them before expiration.
Maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto liability insurance.
Meet patients’ and families’ individualized psychosocial needs and make timely decisions to address patient needs.