Compassionate Home Health Aide: Patient Care & Support

Addus HomeCare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Florida seeks a Home Health Aide to provide basic care and assist clients with daily activities per a written care plan. Responsibilities include medication reminders, meal planning, personal care, mobility support, and companionship, upholding confidentiality and following HIPAA and provider regulations.

The role requires English proficiency, a minimum of one year of personal care experience, and current credentials (CPR, First Aid, TB test, fingerprint clearance).

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of personal care experience verifiable through three work references.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months training as a Certified Nurse Aide and complete a competency evaluation.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate mature, responsible behavior.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Must follow directions and report changes in client’s condition.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from assignments and may transport clients as needed.
• Maintain current credentials including CPR, First Aid, TB Test, Physical, Fingerprint Clearance Card, and attend required in-services or other state/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Record pertinent information related to the client's care.
• Remind clients to take medications on time.
• Plan and prepare meals according to dietary requirements and assist feeding if necessary.
• Assist client with therapy exercises under supervision of a Registered Therapist.
• Assist with personal care such as hair, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming and dressing.
• Assist with ambulation with or without equipment.
• Assist with routine bodily functions and toileting.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment through light housekeeping and laundry.
• Provide companionship and accompany clients to appointments.
• Turn or reposition bedridden patients and monitor condition changes.
• Take vitals and record input/output; observe and report changes to supervisor.
• Prepare daily records and submit by due date; participate in in-service education.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid rules.
• Follow all policies, procedures and standards; perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Addus HomeCare in Florida seeks a Home Health Aide to provide basic care and assist clients with daily activities per a written care plan. Responsibilities include medication reminders, meal planning, personal care, mobility support, and companionship, upholding confidentiality and following HIPAA and provider regulations.

The role requires English proficiency, a minimum of one year of personal care experience, and current credentials (CPR, First Aid, TB test, fingerprint clearance).