Certified Nurse Aide/ Home Health Aide- Private Duty at Fairmont Homecare

San Antonio, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Relationship Building, Assessment Skills, Procedure Skills, Regulatory Knowledge, Patient Safety, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Autonomy, Ethical Standards, Hygiene, CPR Certification, EMR System Use

Industry

Home Health Care Services

Description

Description Role Summary Our Home Health Aides serve a pivotal role in our efforts to provide compassionate, top-notch care to our patients in the comfort of their own homes. By personifying our Mission and Values, our Home Health Aides act as a bridge to independent living for our clients who may also require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). From monitoring a client’s vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming hygiene, and chores around the house our HHAs allow clients to maintain the familiarity - and dignity - of living at home. We are proud of the difference we make in the lives of our patients during their healthcare journeys and we invite like-minded individuals to explore this dynamic career opportunity. Responsibilities Supports a patient’s Plan of Care (POC) by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families Monitors and assesses patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care Contribute to the continuity of care through the effective communication and partnership with the designated Care Team Supports patients by providing housekeeping or laundry services, shopping or other household tasks, and preparing and serving meals and snacks Provides personal services as needed by the client such as bathing, dressing, and grooming Helps family members care for their loved one by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient Interface with family members to field concerns, questions, and educate them on the patient’s treatment and aftercare needs Records patient information via our EMR system and notifies branch leadership of any changes or unusual conditions Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to our accomplishments Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families if assigned Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precaution controls in performing client care Protects the agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) of the Agency/licensing board Requirements Required Competencies Communication & Relationship Building Relationship management Effective communication both verbal and written Influencing behaviors Knowledge of Healthcare Environment Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique Exemplary assessment skills Regulatory knowledge Physical stamina Evidence based practice Patient safety and quality Professionalism High Emotional Intelligence Collaborative and communicative Autonomy and ability to self-start Utmost ethical standards Superior hygiene and presentation of self Education & Experience Requirements High School graduate or equivalent Home Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course that meets the standards established by Health and Human Services Minimum of one year (1+) of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant (CNA) Strong English language both written and verbal Active CPR certification required Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance required

Responsibilities

Home Health Aides support the patient's Plan of Care by monitoring and recording their condition, providing personal services like bathing and grooming, and assisting with household tasks such as meal preparation and laundry. They also collaborate with the care team, educate family members, and maintain accurate records using the EMR system.