Overview
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Home Health Aide (HHA), where your dedication and skills will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients needing personalized care. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to individuals across various settings, including home healthcare, assisted living, nursing homes, and hospice care. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will ensure patients receive respectful, high-quality care that promotes comfort, independence, and well-being. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with diverse patient populations, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those facing end-of-life challenges.
Duties
- Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support using patient transfer methods and equipment like Hoyer lifts.
- Monitor and document patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature, ensuring accurate medical records in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Support medication administration following home healthcare regulations and protocols while maintaining strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Observe and report changes in patient condition through detailed patient observation and communication with healthcare teams to ensure timely interventions.
- Provide specialized care such as Alzheimer's care, dementia care, memory care, hospice support, and end-of-life assistance with compassion and professionalism.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and ensuring a safe environment for patients.
- Assist with medical documentation and maintain accurate records of patient care activities to support continuity of care.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working as a CNA or HHA in settings such as home health agencies, nursing homes, assisted living facilities or hospice environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, medical documentation procedures, and home health care regulations.
- Skilled in patient personal care assistance including catheter care and helping with ADLs while respecting patient dignity.
- Ability to perform CPR and First Aid confidently; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
- Experience working with geriatric patients or individuals with developmental disabilities or cognitive impairments like Alzheimer’s disease is highly valued.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documentation; experience working with clients requiring dementia or memory care is a plus.
- Physical ability to lift heavy loads safely and assist with patient transfers using proper techniques such as Hoyer lifts or other transfer methods.
- Excellent communication skills for client interaction and teamwork; understanding of home & community care best practices is essential.
Join us in delivering exceptional home health care that empowers patients to live comfortably and independently! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a positive work environment dedicated to compassionate caregiving. All positions are paid roles that value your expertise in providing top-tier patient-centered services across diverse healthcare settings.
Background Screening Notice
This position requires a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
To learn more, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
