Private Duty CNA/HHA

Lifecare Home Health Family•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, supporting independent living and assisting with activities of daily living. They monitor patients’ vital signs and physical or mental condition, assist with hygiene and grooming, and help with household tasks so clients can maintain the familiarity and dignity of living at home. The role supports each patient’s Plan of Care and collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team and family members.

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.
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 the healthcare environment, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice.
Excellent procedure skills, clean/sterile technique, and assessment skills.
Physical stamina.
Commitment to patient safety, quality, professionalism, ethical standards, and superior hygiene and presentation.
Emotional intelligence, collaboration, communication, autonomy, and ability to self-start.

Responsibilities

Support the 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 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 care as needed.
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 new requests 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 care environment by following asepsis and universal precautions.
Follow professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain mandatory agency or licensing-board continuing education requirements.