Home Health Aide (HHA)

Preferred Care at Home of Central Pasco & North Pinellas; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Working Hours

Health Insurance

Job summary

Preferred Care at Home of Central Pasco & North Pinellas is seeking a Home Health Aide (HHA) to assist clients in maintaining independence at home, support daily living activities, monitor health, and help with grooming and hygiene.

We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and health insurance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, reliable transportation, and the ability to work independently with compassion and good bedside manners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification.
• Must pass a criminal background check and provide references.
• Ability to think and work both independently and with direction.
• Must have exceptional personal hygiene.
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping.
• Previous experience as a home health aide preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing and other daily tasks.
• Perform basic health care services for clients including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication.
• Help with general light housekeeping, including cooking meals.
• Make transportation arrangements or provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members.
• Observe and report on each client’s condition.
• Stay up-to-date with home health aide training, policies and procedures.

Skills

CPR Certification

Background check

Independent work

Personal hygiene

Compassionate bedside manner

Housekeeping knowledge

Reliable transportation

High school diploma

Previous experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Home Health Aide (HHA)

Home health aides act as a bridge to independent living for many seniors as well as those with disabilities who may also require assistance with activities of daily living. From monitoring a client’s vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming, hygiene, and chores around the house, Home Health Aides allow clients to maintain the familiarity — and dignity — of living at home.

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Home Health Aid Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Working Hours
• Health Insurance
• Compensation: $15.50 - $17.00

Home Health Aid Responsibilities:

• Help clients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing and other daily tasks
• Perform basic health care services for clients including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication
• Help with general light housekeeping, including cooking meals
• Make transportation arrangements or provide transportation for clients as needed
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
• Observe and report on each client’s condition
• Stay up-to-date with home health aide training, policies and procedures

Home Health Aid Requirements:

• Previous experience as a home health aide preferred but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Access to reliable transportation
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and provide references
• Ability to think and work both independently and with direction
• Must have exceptional personal hygiene
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping

Preferred Care at Home is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.