LINE OF AUTHORITY:

Reports patient concerns to the person designated by the patient or caregiver.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current CPR certification from an instructor that is approved to provide training by the   
• American Heart Association or the American Red Cross;
• For every home health aide registered since May 4,2015 with the nurse registry, a certificate or documented evidence of successful completion of at least forty hours of training, from a public vocational technical school or a non-public postsecondary career school licensed by the Commission on Independent Education, Florida will be on file in the Contractor file, Home health aides registered with the nurse registry May 4, 2015 who complete their training in another state must provide a certificate of completion of home health aide training from a public vocational technical school or a career education school that is licensed in that state.
• Evidence of satisfactory Level 2 Background screening.
• Proof of adequate training to perform the tasks of a home health aide in the home setting.
• Must demonstrate satisfactory level of competency evidenced by evaluation by a registered nurse. 
• Exhibits adequate health status to perform described duties. 
• Ability to safely handle body fluids and hazardous waste products.
• Must have ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff.
• Must meet contracted staff qualifications. 

DUTIES:

• Provides direct personal care to the patient in the home setting.
• Utilizes safety measures in provision of care.
• Maintains effective communication with registry staff regarding patient’s condition.
• Follows written assignment to deliver patient services.
• Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.
• Observes the patient for changes in condition and behavior and reports to Registry staff as indicated.
• Removes patient’s medication container from the storage area; prepares necessary items, i.e. juice, water, cups, spoons, etc.; to assist the patient.
• Reads and records temperature, pulse and respiration.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, Registry and employee matters.
• Adheres to all Registry policies.
• Recognize emergencies and demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding basic infection control procedures.
• Submits required documentation in a timely manner.
• Adheres to the role of the CNA in the home setting as defined in state regulation.