Respite Care/Home Health Aide

Saratoga Ascend; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Saratoga Medical (DBA Saratoga Ascend) is hiring a Respite Care/Home Health Aide in Fort Walton Beach, FL to provide compassionate, hands-on support to individuals with daily care and medical needs. The role involves assisting with feeding, dressing, hygiene, mobility; administering medications and operating medical equipment; and maintaining documentation while coordinating with families and care teams.

Qualifications include at least 2 years in special needs care (or CNA/LPN/RN), current CPR

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in special needs care (or relevant degree/certification: CNA, LPN, RN).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• TB test clearance and ability to pass background checks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, empathetic demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities including feeding, dressing, hygiene, and mobility
• Administer medications and operate specialized medical equipment (e.g., feeding pumps, suction devices)
• Provide care for individuals with complex medical conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with families and care teams
• Ensure safety and compliance with all regulations

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathetic demeanor

Medical equipment operation

Education

CNA

LPN

RN

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Saratoga Medical (DBA Saratoga Ascend) is hiring a Respite Care/Home Health Aide at Fort Walton Beach, FL. This is a great opportunity for someone with healthcare or caregiving experience to provide compassionate, hands-on support to individuals with daily care and medical needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily activities including feeding, dressing, hygiene, and mobility
• Administer medications and operate specialized medical equipment (e.g., feeding pumps, suction devices)
• Provide care for individuals with complex medical conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with families and care teams
• Ensure safety and compliance with all regulations

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in special needs care (or relevant degree/certification: CNA, LPN, RN)
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• TB test clearance and ability to pass background checks
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, empathetic demeanor

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.