CNA/HHA- Private Duty- Boynton Beach Area
About The Position
Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, helping clients maintain independent living and supporting activities of daily living. The role includes monitoring patients’ vital signs and physical and mental condition, assisting with personal care and household tasks, and helping preserve the familiarity and dignity of living at home. Home Health Aides support each patient’s Plan of Care, work with the multidisciplinary Care Team, communicate with families, and document patient information in the agency’s EMR system. The position may include on-call responsibilities when 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 skills.
- Relationship management and influencing skills.
- 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 collaborative communication.
- Autonomy and ability to self-start.
- Utmost ethical standards and superior hygiene and presentation of self.
Responsibilities
- Support the 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 effectively with the designated Care Team to support continuity of care.
- Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping, other household tasks, and meal and snack preparation and service.
- Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal services as needed.
- 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.
- 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 applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
- Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) of the agency and licensing board.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
