CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Stuart Area

Complete Home Care•Stuart, FL

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, helping them with activities of daily living and supporting independent living. The role includes observing and recording patients’ physical and mental condition, assisting with personal care and household tasks, and helping patients maintain the familiarity and dignity of living at home. Aides support each patient’s Plan of Care and coordinate with the designated Care Team and family members.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course that meets 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.
Strong procedural 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.
Excellent hygiene and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

Support a patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording the patient’s condition, providing personal services, and teaching families.
Observe and assess patients’ physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise; collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Communicate and partner with the designated Care Team to support continuity of care.
Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping, other household tasks, and meal and snack preparation and service.
Provide personal care as needed, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Teach family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition the patient.
Address family members’ concerns and questions 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 applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain the Agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs).