Home Health Aide

Precise Home Care, LLC; Saint Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Home Care, LLC is seeking a dependable Home Health Aide to provide personal care services under the guidance of an RN or therapist in clients' homes in Florida. The HHA will be assigned to specific clients and perform tasks to maintain comfort and safety.

The ideal candidate has formal certification and/or 40-hour HHA training (75 hours if not a CNA), is at least 18, has at least 6 months of supervised healthcare experience, reads and follows care plans, and holds CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Formal certification training program or competency evaluation completed.
• CNA with 40 hour HHA training; if not CNA, 75 hours HHA training.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 6 months supervised healthcare experience.
• Ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
• Strong verbal and written communication; interpersonal skills.
• Driver must have automobile and valid insurance; good driving record.
• Current CPR certification.
• Level 2 Background check as required; comply with background screening policies.
• Must agree to drug screening on hire and random testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services under RN or Therapist direction.
• Assist with activities of daily living as assigned.
• Support range of motion exercises and ambulatory activities.
• Assist with meals, laundry, light housekeeping.
• Assist in administration of self-administered medications under RN supervision.
• Document care and observations; submit weekly records.
• Maintain infection control practices and safety.
• Communicate findings to the RN/therapist and care team.
• Attend required trainings and in-service programs.
• Perform additional related duties as needed.

Skills

CNA certification

HHA training

Driver's license

CPR certification

Plan of Care literacy

Interpersonal skills

Background check

Drug screening

18+ age

Job description

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor/Case Manager

Position Summary

Provides personal care services under the direction of the RN or Therapist. The HHA is assigned to specific clients by the RN or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation. CNA plus 40 hour HHA training. If not a CNA you must have 75 hours of HHA training.


• Be at least eighteen(18) years of age.


• Minimum of six(6) months work experience in a supervised setting, preferably health care facility.


• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.


• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.


• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair. Good driving record.


• Current CPR certification.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Must meet Level 2 Background requirements. \"As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), please review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website for information on the screening process: https://info.flclearinghouse.com\


• Must agree to perform drug screening on hire and randomly.

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the therapist.


• Range of motion exercise.


• Assistance in ambulation or exercises.


• Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Bathing
  
  
  • Shampooing
  
  
  • Skin care/nail care
  
  
  • Oral hygiene
  
  
  • Shaving
  
  
  • Dressing
  
  
  
  


• Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Meal preparation/feeding
  
  
  • Laundry
  
  
  • Light housekeeping
  
  
  
  


• Assists in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the RN (per state nurse practice laws and Agency policy).


• Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the RN and Therapist. Follows reporting guidelines in the Care Plan.


• Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations. Submits documentation per Agency requirements-at least weekly.


• Promotes personal safety and safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.


• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation about its operation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.


• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.


• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.


• Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to Agency supervisor.


• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Precise Home Care is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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