Home Health Aide (HHA) - Private Duty - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Company Overview

Complete Home Care is a proud member of the Life Care Home Health Family of Companies. Providing trusted in-home assistance across Southern and Central Florida, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Miami, Miami Beach, Aventura, Doral, Homestead, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa , and St. Petersburg — plus neighboring communities within a one-hour radius of our offices. We are a Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing, Therapy, Homecare and Private Duty company. We accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care ( ACHC ), Community Health Accreditation Partner ( CHAP ) accredited, fully insured, and a member of the Home Care Association of Florida ( HCAF ).

We are proud of the difference we make in the lives of our patients during their healthcare journeys, and we invite like-minded individuals to explore this dynamic career opportunity. We are excited about the possibility of you joining our fantastic team. At Complete Home Care, we have a vibrant team culture and are dedicated to our core values of Integrity, Caring, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE). We believe that by working together, we can do more as we make a positive difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

Top 6 Reasons Why Our Caregivers/Clinicians Choose Complete Home Care:

1. Our team is passionate and dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our Seniors.

2. We foster collaboration, open communication, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging to create a supportive work environment.

3. We are committed to helping our Caregivers and clinicians grow professionally through partnerships and CEU opportunities.

4. Our benefits are designed with you in mind, including 401k, life insurance, and health insurance.

5. Full-time Caregivers and Clinicians can receive guaranteed 12-hour shifts in the unique and exciting culture of the clients we serve.

6. Our Career Growth Paths support and offer opportunities for career advancement in the field and in the office.

Role Summary

Our Home Health Aides serve a pivotal role in our efforts to provide compassionate, top-notch care to our patients in the comfort of their own homes. By personifying our Mission and Values, our Home Health Aides act as a bridge to independent living for our clients who may also require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). From monitoring a client’s vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming hygiene, and chores around the house our HHAs allow clients to maintain the familiarity - and dignity - of living at home. We are proud of the difference we make in the lives of our patients during their healthcare journeys and we invite like-minded individuals to explore this dynamic career opportunity.

Responsibilities

Supports a patient’s Plan of Care (POC) by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families

• Monitors and assesses patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care
• Contribute to the continuity of care through the effective communication and partnership with the designated Care Team
• Supports patients by providing housekeeping or laundry services, shopping or other household tasks, and preparing and serving meals and snacks
• Provides personal services as needed by the client such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Helps family members care for their loved one by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient
• Interface with family members to field concerns, questions, and educate them on the patient’s treatment and aftercare needs
• Records patient information via our EMR system and notifies branch leadership of any changes or unusual conditions
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to our accomplishments
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families if assigned
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precaution controls in performing client care
• Protects the agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements
• Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) of the Agency/licensing board

Required Competencies

Communication & Relationship Building

• Relationship management
• Effective communication both verbal and written
• Influencing behaviors

Knowledge of Healthcare Environment

• Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique
• Exemplary assessment skills
• Regulatory knowledge
• Physical stamina
• Evidence based practice
• Patient safety and quality

Professionalism

• High Emotional Intelligence
• Collaborative and communicative
• Autonomy and ability to self-start
• Utmost ethical standards
• Superior hygiene and presentation of self

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Home Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course that meets the standards established by Health and Human Services
• Minimum of one year (1+) of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant (CNA)
• Strong English language both written and verbal
• Active CPR certification required
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance required

Mandatory Requirement:

All hires are subject to Employment & Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening (Clearinghouse). See link for more information