Caregiver

Home Health Aide

The individual in this position provides personal care services to clients in the home setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to add consistent hours to your schedule.

Qualifications

• HHA certification or CNA license (required).
• CPR or BLS certification (required).
• Reliable transportation to travel to clients' homes (required).
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of at least 75 hours of classroom and practical training with 16 hours of supervised practical training.
• Must demonstrate a satisfactory level of competency evidenced by evaluation.
• Adequate health status to perform described duties.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with clients and staff.
• Must meet personnel qualifications.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides direct and indirect personal care to the client in the home setting under the direction of a registered nurse or therapist.
• Utilizes safety measures in the provision of care.
• Maintains effective communication with supervisor regarding client's condition.
• Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.
• Observe the client for changes in condition and behavior and report to the supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality of all client, agency, and employee matters.
• Adheres to all Agency policies.
• Recognize emergencies and demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Adheres to the role of the Home Health Aide in the home setting as defined in state regulation.

The home health aide or CNA shall not change sterile dressings, irrigate body cavities such as giving an enema, irrigate a colostomy or wound, perform gastric irrigation or enteral feeding, catheterize a client, administer medication, apply heat by any method, care for a tracheotomy tube, nor provide any personal health service which has not been included in the plan of care.

In accordance with Florida law, applicants for this position are required to complete background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Compensation: $17.00 per hour.

Since 2004, Executive Home Care has been a critical resource for families looking for in-home care for their loved ones.

Executive Home Care provides outstanding training and benefits for the caregivers we place. The professional development of our staff is important to our clients; they want to know that their caregiver is skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced in the field.

Additionally, our caregivers enjoy attractive benefits in addition to the features of the job that make it inherently rewarding. When you put the two together, you get a winning combination that makes for a great job with incredible long-term potential.

Executive Home Care is currently hiring dedicated, compassionate people who enjoy helping others. As a professional caregiver, you will provide direct care to seniors who need a little help with everyday living. Experience in healthcare is not necessary, and all training is provided.