Home Health Aide (HHA)

Palm Beach - The Roads Home Health; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roads Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide compassionate in-home care under RN or therapist supervision. You will promote comfort, safety and dignity while following AHCA and federal regulations.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility assistance, meal support, light housekeeping, and precise documentation. Compliance with HIPAA and infection control guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Florida Home Health Aide Certificate (minimum 75-hour training) or Florida CNA license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Level 2 background screening meeting AHCA requirements.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area.
• English language ability; bilingual preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift and assist patients up to 50 pounds with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene and skin care.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning and range-of-motion exercises as directed.
• Assist with meal planning, preparation, feeding and monitoring nutrition.
• Perform light housekeeping related to patient care (laundry, linens, cleaning).
• Record all care, observations and visits accurately per policy.
• Follow Plan of Care and stay within scope of practice.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and professional communication with the health team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Compassionate care

Education

HHA certificate or CNA license

Job description

About The Roads Home Health Care

The Roads Home Health Care is a licensed and Medicare-certified home health care agency committed to providing quality healthcare and compassionate care across Florida. We focus on respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement while maintaining cost-efficient operations that serve our community for the long term. If you're passionate about connecting people with quality home health services, this is a great place to grow.

The Role

The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides personal care and supportive services to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or licensed therapist, in accordance with the patient's individualized Plan of Care. The HHA is responsible for promoting patient comfort, safety, independence, and dignity while adhering to all Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), state, and federal regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, and skin care.
• Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range-of-motion exercises as directed.
• Assist with meal planning, preparation, feeding, and monitoring nutritional intake.
• Perform light housekeeping related to the patient's care, including laundry, changing bed linens, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Remind patients to take medications as directed (without administering medications unless permitted by law and agency policy).
• Observe and promptly report changes in the patient's physical, emotional, or mental condition to the supervising clinician.
• Accurately document all care provided, patient observations, and completed visits in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Follow the patient's Plan of Care and accept assignments only within the scope of practice.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA requirements.
• Use proper infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report any patient safety concerns, abuse, neglect, or unsafe living conditions immediately.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, supervisors, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Attend mandatory in-services, competency evaluations, and continuing education as required.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Home Health Aide Certificate (minimum 75-hour training program)orcurrent Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Level 2 background screening meeting AHCA requirements.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (bilingual preferred but not required).
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist patients with mobility up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic personal care techniques.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, patient-centered approach to care.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while following clinical direction.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to assist patients with transfers and mobility.
• Visual and hearing ability sufficient to assess patient needs and maintain safety.

Compliance Requirements

Employees must comply with all applicable:

• AHCA regulations
• Medicare Conditions of Participation
• OSHA safety standards
• HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
• Agency policies and procedures
• Infection prevention and control guidelines

This position performs only those tasks delegated by the supervising clinician and within the Home Health Aide scope of practice under Florida law.