Home Health Aide Job Openings – Ellenton, FL

First in Care Home Health Agency, Inc.; Ellenton (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

RN on staff

Referral bonus

Job summary

First in Care Home Health Agency, Inc. in Ellenton, FL is seeking compassionate Home Health Aides to support patients at home. Duties include personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and helping patients maintain independence under supervision.

Applicants should have a valid license or ID, CPR, and be able to read and follow English instructions. We offer flexible schedules, weekly pay with direct deposit, mileage reimbursement, and a quick hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license or State ID.
• CPR certification required.
• TB test within a year and renewed annually.
• Level II Background Screening required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must provide two work references and one personal reference.
• Ability to read, write, speak and follow English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient condition and report changes to supervisor.
• Provide personal care such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist with housekeeping, meal prep, and shopping for essentials.
• Support patients with mobility using cane or walker and assistive devices.
• Educate patients and family on safe lifting techniques and daily care routines.
• Maintain patient records and document observations.

Skills

Caring demeanor

English literacy

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ellenton – Home Health Aide Job Duties:

• Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
• Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
• Assists patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Helps patients care for themselves by teaching the use of a cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques, and equipment for personal hygiene.
• Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
• Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying the nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards;
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities (provided by First In Care).
• Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: Based on experience and work history

Enjoy The Following Perks:

• Industry-leading WEEKLY pay with option for direct deposit
• Great starting hourly wage including shift differentials for short and weekend shifts
• WE HAVE PLENTY OF HOURS/SHIFTS TO KEEP YOU BUSY
• One-on-one, individualized client care
• Flexible schedule (short shifts, long shifts, morning, evenings, weekdays, .weekends – we have it all!)
• Large service area
• You choose where and when you work!
• Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and designated holidays
• Supportive, caring office staff to help you succeed throughout your career (we pride ourselves on our professionalism, communication skills, and organized processes)
• RN on staff to continually help you learn and perfect your clinical skills
• Mileage reimbursement when transporting clients and or running errands
• Quick hiring process
• Employee referral bonus program – get paid to refer your friends

Ellenton – Home Health Aide Job Qualifications:

• Current and valid driver’s license or State ID (Required)
• Social Security Card or valid green card (Required)
• Proof or Auto insurance
• CPR card (Required)
• TB Test (required Within a year and redone annually)
• Health Statement, physical (Required must be done within 6 months of application)
• Level II Background Screening (Required) (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation (Required)
• Must be at least 18 years old (Required)
• Must provide references (Required 2 work and 1 personal)
• Must work every other weekend (Required)
• Must take and pass the Home Health Aide Competency Test
• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and verbal instructions in English