Private Duty CNA/HHA-Clewiston Area
About The Position
The Private Duty CNA/HHA assists clients in their residences with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities as assigned. Duties may include transferring, feeding, mobility assistance, exercises, and other activities within the scope of a home health aide and the client’s Plan of Care. The role serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate interaction with all patient populations. The position works in patients’ homes under varying conditions, with possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases, as well as some exposure to unpleasant weather. Local travel, a flexible schedule, and PRN emergency call may be required. The role requires prolonged standing and walking, the ability to lift or transfer up to 50 pounds, and the ability to work under stressful conditions while meeting deadlines and patient needs. Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance are required. Supervision is listed as N/A.
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 for the experience, 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; certification requirements may vary by state or participating program.
- Formal certificate of completion for an HHA/CNA training program that meets or exceeds 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.
- Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
- Ability to lift or transfer up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing and walking, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, and make quick decisions and acquire resources.
- Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide based on the Plan of Care.
- Communicate effectively with administrative staff regarding client and family needs assessments, including reporting significant changes in a client’s condition.
- Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document the care provided.
- Contribute to continuity of care and effective communication among care team members, and regularly participate in case conferences and team meetings.
- Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions when coordinating or performing client care activities.
- Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve competency; complete assigned training and in-services in a timely manner.
- Meet the agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements.
- Meet patients’ and families’ individualized psychosocial needs.
- Maintain a valid HHA certificate in the state where the caregiver practices and a valid CPR certificate; renew them before expiration to continue employment.
- Renew the driver’s license before it expires to continue employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
