Almost Family
Company: LHC Group. Inc
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: June 13, 2022
Job Description:
Currently Hiring Per Diem CNA's/HHA's to provide service to
patients in the Boca Raton Area! - -We have an Employee Loyalty
Bonus Program! - - We offer WEEKLY Pay and Flexible Schedules!
-"Earn Paid Time Off when you work 32 hours or more in a week yet
still receive the flexibility and perks of being part-time." -The
PRN Private Duty Aide is a person who provides aide, support,
assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an
individual to be able to remain in their own home. -Almost Family,
a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for
hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and
hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services,
we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients
to manage their health at home. More than 60 leading hospitals and
health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to
deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals,
physicians and families choose LHC Group because we aare united by
a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
- Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency
Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director
immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
- Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as
applicable.
- Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a
seat belt when business travel is required.
- May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living
including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including
shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including
denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare
and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to
wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, -commode and
toilet. Assist client in preparing for bed. Position patient in bed
as directed. Assists with ambulation including with cane, walker
and crutches. Personal care dressing of client. Medication
reminder.
- Assists with household tasks directly essential to client's
personal care.
- Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping and
performing other essential errands, if necessary.
- Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures,
pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the
training limitations of the aide.
- Prepares meals as required based upon client--'s preferred
diet. May need to feed client if required.
- Provides clean and safe environment within the home including
safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs,
Hoyer lifts, etc.
- Ensures confidentiality of client records and information.
- Records and reports activities related to personal care
responsibilities, as required.
- Responds promptly to client requests
- Documents all client related activities in a timely
manner.
- Participates in performance improvement inservices.
- Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related
tasks and duties as assigned.Experience Desired
- Six months experience in home care preferred.License
Requirements
- Current Certification as a Nursing Assistant in state of
employment or HHA certification.
- Current drivers license, vehicle insurance and access to a
dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Current CPR certification required.Skill Requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified
patient's needs.
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age,
race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the
patient.
- Able to work independently.
- Ability to transfer, maneuver, and lift incapacitated clients
in home setting.
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
- Must be able to read and write, high school -diploma or
GED
- A minimum of one -year experience as an aide/personal care
assistant in a heath care setting or completion of a training
program with a minimum of 75 hours instruction required.
- Demonstration -of competency by -written -exam and successful
-completion of -skills performance test for Home Health Aide
certificate.
- Possess the ability to transfer, maneuver, and lift
incapacitated clients in the home setting.Equal Opportunity
Employer - vets, disability.
Keywords: LHC Group. Inc, Boca Raton , Almost Family, Other , Boca Raton, Florida
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