Private Duty CNA/HHA

Complete Home Care•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

Home Health Aides provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, supporting independent living and assisting with activities of daily living. The role includes observing and recording patients’ physical and mental condition, assisting with personal care and household tasks, and helping families care for their loved ones. Aides work with the multidisciplinary care team to support and implement patient plans of care, communicate with family members, and maintain a safe and healthy care environment.

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.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Relationship management and ability to influence behaviors.
Knowledge of the healthcare environment and regulatory requirements.
Strong procedure and assessment skills, including clean/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 superior personal hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

Support each patient’s Plan of Care by monitoring and recording condition, providing personal services, and teaching families.
Observe patients’ physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise; perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement plans of care.
Support continuity of care through effective communication and partnership with the designated Care Team.
Provide housekeeping, laundry, shopping, other household tasks, and meal and snack preparation and service.
Provide personal care as needed, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Teach family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition the patient.
Communicate with family members to address 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 precaution controls during client care.
Follow professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Maintain the Agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs).