Home Health Aide | Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Health Aide | Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Category: Field Employees

Location: St. Augustine, FL/ Jacksonville, FL

Schedule: Full-Time/Part-Time/Variable

Department: Operations

Reports to: Director of Professional Services

AccordCare Home Health is a premier Medicare Home Health Agency and in home personal care company providing services to people of all ages and levels of need. A better quality of care comes from exceptional caregivers and AccordCare only hires the best! AccordCare is an employee-friendly company. We focus on our employees to ensure they have a healthy work and life balance. Our employees become our family, and through excellent training and support, they are ready to serve our clients with a fresh perspective on successful aging.

Join our mission to connect compassionate clinicians and caregivers with those who need them most.

Position Overview: The Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal care and support to clients in accordance with individualized care plans. This role focuses on client safety, comfort, and well-being, under the supervision of a registered nurse and in compliance with Florida state regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care, mobility support, and assistance with daily activities as directed by the care plan.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy home environment.
• Support clients with activities such as bathing, grooming, toileting, mobility, meal preparation, and transportation to appointments.
• Observe and report changes in client condition to the supervising nurse.
• Accurately document care in the electronic health record and communicate schedule or care changes promptly.
• Assist with self-administered medications within state guidelines.
• Participate in required training and quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to infection control, patient rights, and HIPAA policies.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Florida-approved HHA training program or current CNA certification listed on the Florida state registry.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within the specified timeframe.
• HIV/AIDS training per Florida Department of Health requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Work Environment: This position involves providing care in homes and community settings. It requires frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and assisting with transfers. Staff must follow OSHA and infection control protocols. The position involves routine exposure to potentially infectious materials; adherence to infection control procedures and use of PPE is required.

You will be part of a collaborative team committed to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise has a direct impact on patient outcomes and organizational success.