Home Health Aide Per Visit

BayCare Health System; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential personal care to patients while working closely with nursing staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to patient rights and communication, ensuring a supportive environment for patients and their families. With flexible shift options and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in home care, this position is perfect for those looking to contribute to the well-being of others. Join a team that values trust, respect, and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• 75 hours of training and HHA certification required.
• Experience in home care preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients under the guidance of a nurse.
• Maintain open communication with patients and families.
• Report changes in patient conditions and comply with infection control policies.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Infection Control Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network includes 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, outpatient centers, home health services, and thousands of physicians. Supported by over 30,000 team members, we promote a philosophy built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Summary: The Home Health Aide is a non-licensed member of the patient care team who works under the guidance of the staff nurse to provide personal care to patients. The role requires 75 hours of training and HHA certification. Responsibilities include following the patient's plan of care, maintaining open communication with patients and their families, demonstrating competency with assigned tasks, complying with infection control policies, reporting changes in patient conditions, and respecting patient rights. A Florida driver’s license is required within 30 days of hire.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical - Home Health Aide or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Credentials:

• Credential requirements include HHA (Home Health Aide), CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse).
• Required credentials include BLS (Basic Life Support) and a Florida Driver's License.

Experience:

• Experience in home care is preferred but not required.

Facility: BayCare Health System, Private Duty Pinellas-HC

Location: HomeCare Largo

Status: PRN (as needed), Exempt: No

Shift Hours: Varies, Shift 1 (Days), Shift 2 (Evenings), Shift 3 (Nights), Shift 4 (Varies)

Weekend Work: Every 3rd weekend

On Call: No

Remote Work: Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled