Private Duty CNA/HHA-Clewiston Area
About The Position
The Private Duty CNA/HHA assists clients in their homes with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities assigned in the Plan of Care. Duties may include transferring, feeding, mobility assistance, exercises, and other tasks within the home health aide’s scope of practice. The role serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate interaction across patient populations. The employee provides and documents care according to the Home Health Aide Care Plan, communicates client and family needs and significant changes in client condition to administrative staff, and supports continuity of care through communication with the care team and participation in case conferences and team meetings. The role also follows infection-control and universal-precaution practices, completes assigned training and in-service programs, maintains competency, and meets continuing-education requirements. Work takes place in patients’ homes under varying conditions, with possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather. Local travel, a flexible schedule, and PRN emergency call may be required. The position requires prolonged standing and walking, the ability to lift or transfer up to 50 pounds, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination, and the ability to work under stressful conditions and respond to patient and family needs.
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 where permitted by applicable state law, regulation, or rules.
- 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 meeting or exceeding Health and Human Services standards.
- Completion of all required annual in-service hours; 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the Agency leadership team.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
- Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to lift or transfer up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity are required.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide and according to the Plan of Care.
- Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document care provided.
- Communicate client and family needs to administrative staff, including significant changes in a client’s condition.
- Support continuity of care and communication among care team members, and participate regularly in case conferences and team meetings.
- Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions when performing or coordinating client care.
- 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.
- Maintain valid HHA and CPR certifications and 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
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
