Home Health Aide

LHC Group; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide to join their compassionate team. This role offers the chance to build meaningful relationships while providing essential personal care and health services to patients in their homes. With a focus on flexibility and work-life balance, this position also emphasizes continuous education and career growth. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of those you care for. If you have a passion for helping others and want to advance your nursing career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Continuing Education

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Mobility Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have current CPR certification and complete competency evaluation.
• Ability to follow directions and provide personal care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home personal care and health-related services to patients.
• Assist with daily living activities and maintain patient records.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication Skills

Compassion

Ability to Follow Directions

Education

CPR Certification

Competency Evaluation Completion

Driver's License

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Home Health Aide.

At Mederi Caretenders, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect:

• Opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages.
• Flexibility for true work-life balance.
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• Career mobility and growth opportunities.

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health-related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well-being, while following the written plan of care, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and agency policies and procedures.

• Follows current written aide assignment sheet to provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to include mobility transfer, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, or toileting.
• As assigned, performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
• Completes a clinical note for each visit within required timeframes, which must be incorporated into the patient's record.
• Provides care according to the aide plan of care/assignment sheet and in accordance with State Practice Act or regulations.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Successful completion of a competency evaluation.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Skill Requirements

• Must be mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of a home health aide position. Able to read, write, and carry out directions promptly and accurately.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

At LHC Group, we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Mederi Caretenders is a part of the LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.