HHA (Senior) - Private Duty - FT

Complete Home Care of the Palm Beaches•Greenacres, FL

39d

About The Position

Complete Home Care is a proud member of the Life Care Home Health Family of Companies. Serving Broward, Palm Beach, Naples, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Clearwater Beach, and Miami-Dade areas since 2010. We are a Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing, Therapy, Homecare and Private Duty company. We are AHCA Licensed, CHAP Accredited, fully insured, and a member of the Home Care Association of Florida. We are proud of the difference we make in the lives of our patients during their healthcare journeys, and we invite like-minded individuals to explore this dynamic career opportunity. We are excited about the possibility of you joining our fantastic team. At Complete Home Care, we have a vibrant team culture and are dedicated to our core values of Integrity, Caring, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE). We believe that by working together, we can do more as we make a positive difference in the lives of seniors and their families. General Summary: Assists clients, in their place of residence, with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities as assigned. Includes, but is not limited to, transferring, health maintenance activities, feeding, mobility, and exercises.

Requirements

Communication & Relationship Building
Relationship management
Effective communication, both verbal and written
Influencing behaviors
Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment
Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique
Exemplary assessment skills
Regulatory knowledge
Physical stamina
Evidence-based practice
Patient safety and quality
Professionalism
High Emotional Intelligence
Collaborative and communicative
Autonomy and ability to self-start
Utmost ethical standards
Superior hygiene and presentation of self
High School graduate or equivalent
Home Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course that meets the standards established by Health and Human Services
Minimum of one year (1+) of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant (CNA)
Strong English language both written and verbal
Active CPR certification required
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance required

Responsibilities

Supports a patient’s Plan of Care (POC) by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families
Monitors and assesses patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Contribute to the continuity of care through effective communication and partnership with the designated Care Team.
Supports patients by providing housekeeping or laundry services, shopping or other household tasks, and preparing and serving meals and snacks
Provides personal services as needed by the client, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
Helps family members care for their loved one by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient
Interface with family members to field concerns and questions, and educate them on the patient’s treatment and aftercare needs
Records patient information via our EMR system and notifies branch leadership of any changes or unusual conditions
Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to our accomplishments
Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned with a minimum of 10 hours a week which may include nights, weekend and holidays.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precaution controls in performing client care
Protects the agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements
Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) for the agency/licensing board.
Must be committed to 30 hours a week as this position is eligible for all company benefits and all financial incentives.