The posting
The Visiting Nurse Association is seeking qualified CNAs and HHAs to work with Home Health to provide optimal, high-quality care, to our patients in their homes. A typical day will include physical and emotional care as well as home safety, fall prevention, fire prevention, and nutrition issues in order ensure client safety, comfort, and security. Candidates for this position must be highly motivated, dependable, and must be able to work independently, to carry out the specific duties assigned by the LPN or RN in charge, maintain accurate documentation regarding the client's condition and progress, and keep records of all the tasks and services performed in a patient's home. The VNA fosters a culture of continuous learning and education, and we encourage career path development from within the organization.
Responsibilities:
Perform ADL and personal care activities for the client according to the written assignment by the 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 Human Resources 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 Human Resources Attend required meetings and complete mandatory education by the department deadline.
Qualifications:
CNA license in the state of Florida OR a Home Health Aide Certificate with a minimum of 75 hours (HHA) including 20 hours of Home Health coursework. The VNA reserves the right to test Home Health Aide competencies Current BLS CPR certification Minimum six months work experience in home health, hospice or acute/long term facility Current and valid Florida driver’s license Current automobile insurance with bodily injury liability coverage per VNA requirement
