Private Duty CNA/HHA

LifeCare Home Health • San Antonio, TX

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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 patients’ physical and mental condition, help with personal care and household tasks, and support families in caring for their loved ones. The role contributes to continuity of care through communication with the designated care team and documentation in the agency’s EMR system. Aides may also perform on-call responsibilities when assigned and must maintain required continuing education.

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 skills.
• Active CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
• Communication and relationship-building skills, including effective verbal and written communication and relationship management.
• Knowledge of the healthcare environment and regulatory requirements.
• Strong procedure and assessment skills, including clean and sterile technique.
• Physical stamina.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality.
• Professionalism, high emotional intelligence, collaboration, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work autonomously and self-start.
• Superior hygiene and personal presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support each patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording condition, providing personal services, and teaching families.
• Observe and assess patients’ physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise; collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
• Communicate and partner effectively with the designated care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping, other household tasks, and meal and snack preparation and service.
• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal services as needed.
• Teach family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition patients.
• 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 precautions during client care.
• Follow professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements established by the agency or licensing board.
• Accept responsibility for accomplishing new requests and identifying opportunities to add value.

What This Job Offers

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