Private Duty Caregiver

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