CNA Home Health Visits

Pinnacle Home Care • St Augustine, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest independent Medicare-certified home health provider, is seeking Home Health Aides (HHAs) to join their award-winning team. They deliver high-quality, patient-centered care where it matters most – at home. This role involves making a difference in patients' lives by providing compassionate healthcare services in their homes.

Requirements

• Must have a CNA or HHA license.
• Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of training, which includes an introduction to personal care services.
• Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self, and coworkers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.
• Ability to comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation.
• Must understand and respect patient needs including ethics and confidentiality of care.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
• Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
• Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to care plan to ensure safe and competent care for the patient.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and support the maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Help patients with ambulation as prescribed by the physician and approved or supervised by a clinician or therapist.
• Support therapy personnel as needed during rehabilitative processes.
• Encourage patients to achieve maximum independence according to the nursing care plan.
• Promote mental alertness by engaging patients in activities of interest.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and household members, fostering trust and confidentiality.
• Report any changes in the patient’s condition or home environment to the RN or clinical manager.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks related to creating a safe and comfortable environment, as directed by the clinician.
• Complete visit reports promptly and accurately within the electronic medical record system.
• Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
• Demonstrate awareness of the agency’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and participate as required.
• Understand and adhere to the agency’s process for managing and addressing customer complaints.
• Maintain acute awareness of patient rights, ensuring these rights are upheld in accordance with the agency’s service agreements and admission policies.
• Understand the agency’s policies regarding appropriate patient discharge and reasons for discharge.

Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development: Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
• Competitive Benefits & Perks: Including an employee referral program where you can earn rewards.
• Flexible Scheduling
• Supportive & Fun Culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed