PD CNA

Lifecare Home Health Family • Naples, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists clients in their homes with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities assigned in the Plan of Care. Tasks may include transferring, feeding, supporting mobility, and performing exercises. The role involves contact with patients of all ages and requires appropriate interactions with all patient populations. The position works in patients’ homes, where conditions vary and exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases is possible. Local travel and a flexible schedule are required, along with possible exposure to unpleasant weather and PRN emergency calls.

The caregiver follows 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 and team meetings. The position also requires infection-control practices, ongoing competency development, timely completion of assigned training, and compliance with agency or licensing-board continuing education requirements. 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, subject to applicable state law, regulation, or rules.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the agency leadership team.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing; 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, renewed before expiration to continue employment.
• 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, renewing both before expiration.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift or transfer up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and acquire resources.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide and based on the Plan of Care.
• Provide care according to the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document care provided.
• Communicate client and family needs assessments to administrative staff, including reporting significant changes in a client’s condition.
• Support 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 coordinating and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED