HHA

Health at Home; Florida; Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Health at Home seeks a compassionate Home Health Aide to support patients in their homes, delivering personalized care and helping them live with dignity and independence. Under nurse or therapist supervision, you will observe and report changes and ensure safety during every visit.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal support, basic mobility, and monitoring health indicators. A CNA or 75-hour training along with CPR certification is preferred, with travel to patient homes required.

Formación

• Meets the 75 hour training requirement and competency per State and Federal laws. CNA may be hired and governed by the same functions.
• One year of hands-on work experience preferred in home care, hospital, or assisted living.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care.
• Self-directing with ability to work with little supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care (baths, hygiene, grooming, skincare).
• Assist in ambulation, ROM, and mobility as ordered.
• Prepare light meals during visits and assist in feeding if needed.
• Take and record vital signs when ordered (temperature, pulse, respiration, BP).
• Assist with medication administration as directed.
• Handle patient laundry when appropriate.
• Maintain safety and operate equipment properly.
• Report patient condition changes to the nurse.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Self-directed

Documentation

Communication

Patient safety

Educación

CNA certification preferred

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

JobDescription Summary:

Be the Difference as a Home Health Aide! Join a compassionate care team where your work truly matters. You’ll provide personalized support to patients at home, helping them live with dignity and independence. Under the guidance of a nurse or therapist, you’ll deliver quality care, observe and report changes, and ensure safety every step of the way. Make every visit count—start your rewarding career today!

EssentialJob Functions/Responsibilities:

ResponsibilitiesoftheHomeHealthAideinclude,butarenotlimitedto,the following:

A.Providingpersonalcare including:

a)Baths

b)Back rubs

c)Oral hygiene

d)Shampoos

e)Changingbed linen

f)Assistingpatientswithdressing,undressingandpersonal hygiene

g)Skincaretoprevent breakdown

h)Assistingthepatientwithtoileting activities

i)Keepingpatient’slivingareacleanandorderly,as appropriate

B.Maypreparealightmealduringthe visit.

C.Assistinginfeedingthepatient,if necessary.

D.Takingandrecordingoral,rectalandaxillarytemperatures,pulse,respirationandblood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

E.Assistinginambulationandexerciseaccordingtotheplanof care.

F.Performingrangeofmotionandothersimpleproceduresasanextensionaltherapyservice as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

G.Assistingpatientintheself-administrationof medication.

H.Maydoaloadofpatient’slaundry,as appropriate.

I.Meeting safetyneedsofpatientsandusingequipmentsafelyandproperly(footstools,side rails, etc.).

J.Reportingonpatient’sconditionandsignificantchangestotheassigned nurse.

K.AdheringtotheOrganization'sdocumentationandcareproceduresandstandardsof personal and professional conduct.

FollowallprivacypoliciesofHealth at Home,InfectionControlprotocolsandmaintainthe confidentiality of protected healthcare information (PHI).

Position Qualifications:

1.Meets the 75 hour training requirement and competency in accordance with State and Federallaws(seeMedicareConditionofParticipationCFR484.80*).ACertifiedNursing Assistant (CNA) may be hired as a Home Health Aide but will be governed by the same essential job functions as the Home Health Aide.

2.One(1)yearofhands-onworkexperienceispreferred.Canincludeexperienceina home care, hospital or assisted living setting.

3.Atleast18yearsof age.

4.Abilitytoreadandfollowwritteninstructionsanddocumentcare given.

5.Self-directingwiththeabilitytowork withlittledirect supervision.

6.Empathyfortheneedsoftheill, injured,frailandthe impaired.

7.PossessandmaintainscurrentCPR certification.

8.Demonstratestact,patienceandgoodpersonal hygiene.

Continuing Education Requirements: Organization personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, organization personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities. All personnel must attend mandatory educational programs.

EnvironmentalandWorking Conditions

Environmental Conditions:May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. Must drive in various weather conditions on roads in varying degrees of repair.

Working Conditions:May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed or occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Travel required. OSHA exposure category:

Category I — Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues.

RequiredPersonalProtective Equipment: Asrequiredbyworking conditions.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.The employee will be expected to perform other reasonably relateddutiesasassignedbytheimmediatesupervisorand/orothermanagementpersonnel.

EmployeeparticipatesinandadherestoALLguidelines contained in the company’s compliance program.