Home Health Aide

teamselecthh; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Referral Program

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Weekly Pay

Tuition Assistance

Nursing Programs

Job summary

Team Select Home Care is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide skilled personal care and ADLs to patients in their homes under RN supervision in the Miami area.

You will perform direct patient care, assist with daily activities, and contribute to care planning, with a focus on dignity, safety, and infection control. This role offers paid training and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or per state regulation.
• CPR certification and health certifications per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient personal care and ADLs per care plan.
• Assists with household chores, meals, and delegated tasks.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of nursing services.
• Maintains infection control practices and RN-directed policies.
• Completes visit records and reports changes to RN.
• Attends staff meetings and care conferences as scheduled.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reading/Writing

Flexibility

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

18+ years old

CPR Certification

Job description

The Home Health Aide (HHA) is a paraprofessional who is specifically trained to provide skilled personal care and activities of daily living (ADL’s) to patients in their place of residence under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). In this role, you will report to the Registered Nurse (RN).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides services as ordered in the plan of care/aide care plan and that the aide is permitted to perform under State law
• Performs/assists with direct patient/client personal care, household chores, meals, and other assigned/delegated tasks
• Performs/assists with simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services as assigned/delegated
• Assists in ambulation or exercises as assigned/delegated
• Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned per state regulation
• Maintains excellent infection control practices at all times especially handwashing and appropriate precautions as directed by the RN
• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy
• Reports changes in the patient's condition timely as well as other and needs to the RN
• Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned
• Attends staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled
• Follows Agency policy for cleaning equipment between patient uses
• Carries out, reports and documents care given in an effective, timely manner
• Completes all work assigned by the RN; reports incomplete assignments to the RN
• Does not accept assignments for a patient for which he/she has not received appropriate training
• When applicable under state law, follows and performs RN delegation tasks as assigned
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards for all patient related information
• Reports any complaint, infection, variance, accident, or unusual occurrence to the RN
• Participates in QAPI activities as requested/assigned
• Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy
• Appearance is always within Agency standard; is clean and well groomed
• Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments
• Attends position related in-services as assigned. Attends all mandatory in-service programs as scheduled; minimally 12 hours/year
• Maintains clean and neat work environment
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making
• Maintains all human resource renewables as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned/delegated

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Has an empathetic and compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write
• Ability to effectively communicate; to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively; and to treat patients with dignity and respect regarding person and property
• Ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job; has a mature has outlook
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the needs of the patient/client

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or per state regulation
• Maintains licensure or certification per state regulation
• Maintains current CPR certification and health certifications per state requirements

Benefits + Perks of Joining the Team Select Family

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Referral Program
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid, hands-on training
• Weekly pay
• Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities
• Nursing programs for new graduates available!

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 / hour

Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.