CNA HHA Private Care Job Vero Beach area,Florida USA,Healthcare

Position: CNA HHA Private Care Full-time $750 Sign-on Bonus
Job Description

Job Title:
CNA/HHA

Home Health, Hospice, Private Care
Reports To: Patient Care Manager or designee

FLSA: Non-exempt

Revised By/Date: Vice President Clinical Services 2-1-21

Approved by: People & Culture

Job Summary:

Perform and and/or assist with activities of daily living (ADL) and personal care as written in the client’s individualized plan of care. Work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Therapist.

Receive scheduling assignments and scheduling direction from the PCM or Scheduler. Integrate and demonstrate the core values of the VNA in all aspects of work responsibilities.

Essential

Job Duties /Responsibilities:

The individual must be able to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities to be effective. Other duties may be assigned as needed

Perform ADL and personal care activities for the client according to the written assignment by the RN. Per State regulations the CNA/HHA may:

Apply external catheters
Give or assist with personal care, e.g., care of mouth, skin, hair or other care as assigned by the professional nurse
Assist to bathroom, commode or in using bedpan or urinal
Assist with transfers and ambulation with or without an assistive device
Assist with prescribed Range of Motion (ROM) and prescribed exercises which the client and HHA have been taught by the appropriate professional personnel or written instructions left in the home
Assist the client with eating, meal preparation including special diets prescribed for the client
Assist the client with relearning household skills
Take temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure-
Perform Foley catheter care
Reinforce dressings, if needed, and contact RN Nurse Case Manager, Patient Care Manager or Director
Document personal care given on client's daily record
Assist client with self-administered medications with completion of AHCA approved course for Assistance in Self Administration of Medications
Assist with emptying colostomy bag if taught and supervised by RN

Provide safe, competent care to promote client health, hygiene, and comfort

Use/store equipment and supplies in a safe, appropriate manner;
Follow VNA safety policies/procedures. Report accidents or unusual incidents immediately to the supervisor and People & Culture

Provide light housekeeping tasks such as meal preparation, dishwashing, laundering client’s garments, linen change, and dusting and vacuuming client’s room. Provide pet care if needed

Private duty aides:
Provide transportation for the client to physician appointments, errands, outside activities etc., as required

May assist with installation and troubleshooting of telehealth devices in the patients’ homes

Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain all protected health information (PHI) obtained in the course of work as confidential and, as such, should not be a matter of discussion with co-workers or others outside of the Agency

Assist the client to reach maximum potential with mobility and activities of daily living under the direction of the RN or Therapist

Document client’s condition in EMR or telephony reports to ensure continuity and quality of care and maintain clinical records according to agency guidelines

Observe and report client physical and mental changes to RN Nurse Case Manager, Patient Care Manager or Director

Report accidents or unusual incidents immediately to the Director, Patient Care Manager or RN Nurse Case Manager

Comply with VNA policies and procedures

Follow safety practices, procedures and policies. Report client safety hazards to supervisor. Report work-related injury/illness immediately to Director and People & Culture

Attend required meetings and complete mandatory education by the department deadline

Special Conditions of Employment:

May not cut the patient’s nails

May…