Pd CNA

Complete Home Care•Naples, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists clients in their places of residence with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities assigned in the Plan of Care. Activities may include transferring, feeding, mobility, exercises, and other care within the scope of a home health aide. The role serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate interactions across patient populations. The caregiver provides care according to the Home Health Aide Care Plan, documents care accurately, communicates client and family needs and significant changes in client condition to administrative staff, and supports continuity of care through communication with the care team and participation in case conferences or team meetings. The position also requires infection-control practices, professional growth through assigned training and in-service programs, and compliance with continuing education requirements. Work takes place in patients’ homes under varying conditions. Local travel and a flexible schedule are required, with possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, unpleasant weather, and PRN emergency calls. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting; successful completion of formal training in nursing arts may substitute where permitted by applicable state law, regulation, or rules.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing; certification requirements may vary by state or participating program.
Formal certificate of completion for an HHA/CNA training program meeting or exceeding Health and Human Services standards.
Completion of all required in-service hours per year; ongoing requirements may vary by state or participating program.
Current CPR certification.
Current driver’s license in good standing, maintained and renewed before expiration.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Maintain a valid HHA certificate in the state where the caregiver practices and a valid CPR certificate throughout employment; renew certifications before expiration.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and Agency leadership.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, and make quick decisions and acquire resources.
Prolonged standing and walking; ability to lift or transfer up to 50 pounds; hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide and based on the Plan of Care.
Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document care provided.
Communicate effectively with administrative staff about client and family needs, including significant changes in client condition.
Contribute to continuity of care and effective communication among care team members.
Participate regularly in case conferences and team meetings.
Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions when performing client care.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Complete assigned training and in-services in a timely manner.
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency or licensing board.
Meet patients’ and families’ individualized psychosocial needs.