CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Boynton Beach Area

Lifecare Home Health Family•Boynton Beach, FL

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, supporting independent living and assisting with activities of daily living. The role includes monitoring patients’ physical and mental condition, helping with personal hygiene and household tasks, and supporting patients and families throughout their healthcare journey. The aide contributes to continuity of care by communicating with the designated care team and following the patient’s Plan of Care.

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, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice.
Strong procedure skills, clean and sterile technique, and patient assessment skills.
Physical stamina.
Commitment to patient safety, quality, professionalism, collaboration, autonomy, self-starting, ethical standards, and appropriate hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

Support the patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording their condition, providing personal services, and teaching family members.
Observe and assess the patient’s 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 effectively with the designated care team to support continuity of care.
Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping, other household assistance, and preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
Assist clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming as needed.
Teach family members appropriate methods for lifting, turning, and repositioning 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.
Take ownership of assigned work and identify 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 applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain required continuing education units (CEUs) for the agency or licensing board.