CNA/HHAs - Private Care - Northern Brevard County

• Perform ADL and personal care activities for the client according to the written assignment by the RN. Per State regulations the CNA/HHA may:

• Apply external catheters
• Give or assist with personal care, e.g., care of mouth, skin, hair or other care as assigned by the professional nurse
• Assist to bathroom, commode or in using bedpan or urinal
• Assist with transfers and ambulation with or without an assistive device
• Assist with prescribed Range of Motion (ROM) and prescribed exercises which the client and HHA have been taught by the appropriate professional personnel or written instructions left in the home
• Assist the client with eating, meal preparation including special diets prescribed for the client
• Assist the client with relearning household skills
• Take temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure-
• Perform Foley catheter care
• Reinforce dressings, if needed, and contact RN Nurse Case Manager, Patient Care Manager or Director
• Document personal care given on client's daily record
• Assist client with self-administered medications with completion of AHCA approved course for Assistance in Self Administration of Medications
• Assist with emptying colostomy bag if taught and supervised by 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

• Valid CNA License or HHA Certificate (required)

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