What are the responsibilities and job description for the HHA - Home Health Aide position at Seniors Helping Seniors?
Seniors Helping Seniors (Central East FL) 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 (age 30 ) 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
- Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, 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
Qualifications:
- Mature individuals who consistently demonstrate patience, empathy, reliability, professionalism, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and are personable. 30 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.
*****Want to change the life of a senior? Apply today at https://shscentraleastfl.clearcareonline.com/quick-apply/
or contact Rachel at 407-213-2273
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral program
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Application Question(s):
- Are you above the age of 30?
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- HHA certificate or CNA license (Required)
- Drivers License and Reliable Car (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16
