Priv Dty Home Health Aide- Aide Services

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.

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.