Private Duty CNA/HHA- Miami Lakes Area

Lifecare Home Health Family•Miami Lakes, FL

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes and support clients who need assistance with activities of daily living. The role helps clients maintain independence, familiarity, and dignity at home. Aides monitor patients’ physical and mental conditions, assist with personal care and household tasks, support families, and coordinate with the care team.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course that meets 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.
Effective verbal and written communication and relationship-management skills.
Knowledge of healthcare environments 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 communication.
Ability to work autonomously and self-start.
High ethical standards and professional hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

Support the 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; 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.
Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal services as needed.
Teach family members appropriate methods for lifting, turning, and repositioning 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 about changes or unusual conditions.
Accept responsibility for completing assigned work and seek opportunities to add value to services.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to 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 the Agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs).