What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide (HHA) position at Seniors Helping Seniors - Central Florida?
Seniors Helping Seniors (Orange and Osceola Counties) is hiring an experienced Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide Personal Care (assistance with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, toileting, eating, etc.). We hire mature adults (50 ) to be our HHA caregivers because we believe that mature caregivers understand our clients’ needs and values and build meaningful relationships with them. Do you have a heart for caring for others? If so, come join our team!
We offer flexible hours - choose your schedule. Whether you want to work 4 hours a week or 40, we are here to support you by giving you an opportunity to help seniors while earning income and maintaining your lifestyle and hobbies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities of the Home Health Aide include, but are not limited to the following:
- Bathing
- Grooming, including oral care
- Assist the client with dressing and undressing
- Assist the client with toileting activities
- Assist in feeding the client, if necessary
- Feed clients who are unable to feed themselves
- Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)
- Measure and record height and weight, if necessary.
- Support good skin care to prevent skin breakdown (i.e. turn and reposition
client, actively encourage movement)
- Assist client with active and passive range of motions as defined by the plan of
care
- Provide client with help walking and transferring
- Observe client’s physical, mental and emotional conditions.
- Measure and document intake and output, if necessary
- Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder)
- Perform light housekeeping
- Perform meal preparation and clean up
- Change bed linens and make up the client’s bed
- Drive client to and from doctor appointments, run errands, etc. if needed
Pay rate
- $16/hr
Qualifications:
- Mature individuals who consistently demonstrate patience, empathy, reliability, professionalism, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and are personable. 50 years old (helps with compatibility)
- Successful completion of a Home Health Aide certification program
- CPR certified
- Willingness to work harmoniously with staff, clients, and client’s family
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during working hours. Able-bodied is a must
- AHCA (Florida's Agency for Healthcare Administration) requires all caregivers to pass a background check. A fair amount of people knowingly or unknowingly are already cleared and we can easily help you check. If not, it's a simple process we'll walk you through.
- Must be fluent in English, other languages welcomed.
*****Want to change the life of a senior? Apply today at https://shscentralfl.clearcareonline.com/quick-apply/
or Contact Ericka at 689-278-3874
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16