Location: Melbourne,FL, USA
POSITION SUMMARY:
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience and Stewardship by: performing designated ADL and HHA skills as assigned by, and under the supervision of an RN.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Quality/No Harm
* Performs HHA skills as taught/directed by the RN Supervisor.
* Report changes in patient/family behavior or patient condition to Supervisor as soon as possible.
* Maintains regular work attendance as scheduled.
* Utilizes current blood/body substance and infection control policies and guidelines.
* Attend or participate in required in-services or online E-Learning.
* Never accepts gifts or money from patients or patient's family members.
* Maintain current American Heart Association CPR card.
* May not leave the patient's home without permission and may not leave an around the clock case until relief arrives.
* Assist the patient with personal care activities following the plan of care established by the Clinical Operations Supervisor.
* Maintain required components of personnel record which are to be updated annually or as required.
* May not use cell phone for personal calls while in the patient's home.
Customer Experience
* Contributes to effective consumer relations by assisting patients, families, coworkers and other health care members to resolve expressed concerns by demonstrating a positive and helpful attitude.
* Respects and follows the 9 commitments when dealing with patients, co-workers, and supervisors.
* All scheduling must be done through the office, not with the patient or patient's family.
Stewardship
* Maintain accurate, legible documentation of patient care provided by following direction in the Home Health Aide Assignment Sheet.
* Turn in payroll documents by designated deadlines.
* Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
* Successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours Home Health Aide Certification program, or successful completion of the AHCA Florida Competency Test.
* Successful completion of Level II background screening (fingerprinting)
* Current American Heart Association Basic Life Saving CPR card.
* Have reliable transportation to fulfill assignments and work expectations as needed
CERTIFICATION:
* An individual with a Florida CNA certificate can be employed by a home health agency as a Home Health Aide.
* CNAs who earn their certificate in another state may work as a Home Health Aide providing, they present a copy of their current CNA certificate from that state; Private Duty Management Administration reserves the right to request out of state CNAs take the Florida Competency Test.
* Home Health Aides trained in another state must provide documentation of course completion and may be asked to also complete the Florida Competency Test.
* Individuals who have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and waiting to take their boards for licensure in Florida can work as a Home Health Aide.
* Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with proof of licensure in another state can work as a Home Health Aide in Florida.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
* Safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by driving record for 3 years prior to employment.
* NOTE: Associates who do not meet this criteria may be considered for non-transport assignments
* Six months previous home care experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY
* Follow oral and written instructions.
* Communication - oral, written, and auditory; speak and understand English language.
* Complete legible and accurate records
* Customer Service
* Professionalism when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and management.
* Adaptable to cope and work with stressful situations and environments.
* Responsive to patient needs, including and not limited life-threatening situations.
* Work independently and collaborate with team.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Maneuver in crowded conditions or environments
* Provide care in a variety of home environments and conditions
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* Lift, turn, pull and reach for heavy objects; lift up to 40 lbs, unassisted up to six (6) times daily.
* Ambulate patients up to 20 times daily.
* May be exposed to risk of infectious disease and/or unknown diseases, biohazardous waste, chemical substances.
* Stand, walk, bend and stoop for 90% of assigned shift.