PD Home Health Aide

Lifecare Home Health Family • Lake Worth, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Our Home Health Aides serve a pivotal role in our efforts to provide compassionate, top-notch care to our patients in the comfort of their own homes. By personifying our Mission and Values, our Home Health Aides act as a bridge to independent living for our clients who may also require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). From monitoring a client’s vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming hygiene, and chores around the house our HHAs allow clients to maintain the familiarity - and dignity - of living at home. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Relationship management
• Effective communication both verbal and written
• Influencing behaviors
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Support a patient’s Plan of Care (POC) by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families.
• Monitor and assess patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
• Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary 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.
• Support patients by providing housekeeping or laundry services, shopping or other household tasks, and preparing and serving meals and snacks.
• Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) of the Agency/licensing board.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees