Private Duty CNA/HHA

LifeCare Home Health•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, helping clients maintain independent living and dignity while assisting with activities of daily living. The role includes monitoring patients’ physical and mental condition, helping with personal care and household tasks, supporting families, and contributing to coordinated care in accordance with each patient’s Plan of Care.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course meeting Health and Human Services standards.
At least one year of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant (CNA).
Strong written and verbal English-language skills.
Active CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Healthcare environment knowledge, procedure skills, clean and sterile technique, assessment skills, and regulatory knowledge.
Physical stamina and knowledge of evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality.
Professionalism, high emotional intelligence, collaborative communication, autonomy, ability to self-start, and strong ethical standards.
Superior hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

Support a patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording the patient’s condition, providing personal services, and teaching families.
Observe and assess patients’ physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Communicate and partner effectively with the designated Care Team to support continuity of care.
Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping, other household tasks, and meal and snack preparation and service.
Provide personal care as needed, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Teach family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition the patient.
Address family members’ concerns and questions and educate them about the patient’s treatment and aftercare needs.
Record patient information in the EMR system and notify branch leadership of changes or unusual conditions.
Accept ownership for accomplishing new requests and explore opportunities to add value to services.
Perform on-call responsibilities and services for patients and families if assigned.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precaution controls during client care.
Follow professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) of the Agency or licensing board.