Private Duty CNA/HHA

LifeCare Home Health•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, supporting independence and assisting with activities of daily living. They monitor clients’ physical and mental condition, help with personal hygiene and household tasks, and provide care that supports patients’ comfort and dignity. The role includes working with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary care team to carry out the Plan of Care, communicate changes, and help families understand patient care needs.

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 and relationship-management skills.
Knowledge of the healthcare environment, regulatory requirements, patient safety, and quality.
Strong procedure, clean/sterile technique, and assessment skills.
Physical stamina, professionalism, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and ability to work autonomously and self-start.
High ethical standards and superior personal hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

Support the patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording condition, providing personal services, and teaching families.
Observe and assess 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, and other household assistance, and prepare and serve meals and snacks.
Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal services as needed.
Teach family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition the patient.
Address family members’ concerns and questions and educate them about treatment and aftercare needs.
Record patient information in the EMR system and notify branch leadership of changes or unusual conditions.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precaution controls.
Follow professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain the agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements.