Home Health Care Aide

Home Health Aid

We are looking for a Home Health Aid to join our team to work with one veteran for potentially 10 to 40 hours/week, depending on the client, in the St Augustine, FL area. You will directly work with the veteran, following a one-on-one care plan in the veteran's home. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care, but by building a genuine relationship with the veteran. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets the patient's needs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Change bed linens, do laundry, light housekeeping, or assist with personal care if needed
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor
• Build a relationship with the veteran by engaging them in conversation
• Provide medication reminders, conduct blood pressure and/or sugar level checks, and assist with meal prep, if needed

Qualifications:

• Must pass a Level 2 Background Screening through ACHA (Provided by company during onboarding if hired for the job.)
• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program (CNA or HHA)
• High School Diploma or GED
• One-year prior professional experience
• Driver's license required
• CPR/First Aide certification required
• CNA Preferred, but not required
• HIV/AIDS Training Certification Preferred, but not required
• Proof of a negative TB test/health screening

Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour