Home Health Aide

Certified Home Health AideGriswold Home Care is calling all compassionate individuals to apply to join our amazing team as a part-time or full-time certified home health aide in Ocala, Summerfield, Lady Lake, The Villages and surrounding areas!Compensation: $16-18/hrWhy you should join our team!We are an established company in the caregiving industry that appreciates our staff and offers advancement opportunities.• Pay $16-18/hr• Weekly pay• Flexible schedules that fit your life• Supportive local leadership• Respectful, appreciative work environment• Opportunities for ongoing training and developmentPlus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!About Griswold Home CareWhat does it mean to “live assured”? It means people enjoying the independence they want and the peace of mind they deserve. It is the promise we make to all of our clients; one that we are confident making because of our team. Griswold operates in more 170 locations in 30 states and has touched more than 100,0 families.Griswold Home Care was founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, making us the oldest non-medical home care franchise organization in the country. As a pioneer in our industry, we support families by referring professional caregivers for personal care, homemaking, and companionship services. Our company was built on the timeless values of compassion and care—and these ideals are always at the heart of all that we do. We are proud that the services we provide help our clients remain in the homes they love.Our desire to give back led us to establish the Jean Griswold Scholarship Foundation which assists individuals seeking to further their education in a care-related field. We hire hard-working, dedicated individuals who uphold our values and ensure our clients receive the top-quality care they need. To show our appreciation for all they do, we offer our employees above-average pay, scholarship opportunity to advance your education in the health care field, and opportunities for growth and development to help them build rewarding careers.Are you a good fit?Ask yourself: Do I enjoy working with senior citizens? Can I provide compassionate elderly care with a positive attitude? Am I punctual and dependable? If so, please consider applying for this companionship and caregiving position today!Your life as a Home Health AideThis companionship and caregiving position offers flexible hours and opportunities to assist seniors on both day and night shifts. Clients may receive as little as 4 hours of care, while others require 24-hour care.As an HHA, you have the rewarding job of helping seniors live as fully and independently as possible while remaining in the places they love. You competently provide non-medical elderly care and home companionship, helping with various responsibilities such as laundry, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. With the client’s dignity always at the forefront of your mind, you help them maintain proper personal hygiene. You are gentle and professional as you aid them with daily tasks such as bathing and feeding. At times, you provide companionship to clients who have dementia or cognitive impairments. Your kind and patient demeanor serves you well as you ensure they receive the highest quality of elderly care.You carefully complete documentation for each shift, submitting timely updates. Committed to providing consistent elderly care, you communicate routinely with the office about the condition and needs of your clients. You feel good about helping seniors enjoy their golden years, and you are glad you chose a career in the caregiving industry.What you bring to your team• Valid HHA certificate (40 hour minimum)• CPR/First Aid certification• Reliable transportation• 2+ years of home care experience would be a plus; caring for a loved one counts.• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.• Proficiency in providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients, families and healthcare professionals• DependablePlease bring to your interview:• Valid HHA certificate (40-hour minimum)• CPR/BLS certification• Photo ID• Documentation for employment eligibility• Copies of recent in-service training certificates: HIV/Aids Training, Self Administration of Medication, Alzheimer's and Dementia training.Background ScreeningThis role requires completion of a background screening as part of the hiring process. To learn more about Florida’s background screening requirements, you can visit the FL Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration here.Griswold Home Care 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.