HHA/CNA Deerfield Beach

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Home Health Aide carries out supportive duties by performing specified, non-clinical medically related skills under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Agency designated health care professional.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides assistance with personal care, hygiene and activities of daily living
• Assist client(s) to bed, commode, chair, and assist with ambulation
• Measures and records temperature, pulse and respiration of each client visit
• Follows care plan as written
• Performs duties of a Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant as per the scope of practice and Florida Law
• Change pt. bed linen as needed
• Conducts self in a professional manner at all times and in all situations
• Provides agency with all required items necessary for employment
• Reports any changes in patients' condition, living conditions etc. to RN/Supervisor as they occur
• Complies with HIPPA Privacy Rules, Policies and Procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Graduate Preferred

• Must provide evidence of formal training and/or certification as a home health aide/ C.N.A as required by State Law
• Minimum of 1 year experience is required
• Must demonstrate competency training and evaluation prior to employment