CNA/HHAs - Private Care - Northern Brevard County
VNA of the Treasure Coast
- Rockledge, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive pay
- Up to 18 paid days off accrued in first year, 6 observed holidays*
- Competitive rates and plans for health, dental, and vision insurance*
- Employer paid term life insurance*
- 403b retirement plan with company match after one year
- Complimentary access to VNA Mobile Health Clinic
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service*
- Free CEU credits
- Immediate Access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Several local and national discounts
- 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)