Home Health Aide

Education/Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Satisfactory completion of agency qualifying exam
• One year of experience within the past two years as a Nurse Aide in a hospital or long-term care facility
• One year full time experience within the past two years or two years part time experience within the last three years as Home Health Aide providing care that is designated by a Registered Nurse and is included on a physician's plan of treatment
• One year as a PCA, who also has completed a formal training course that meets the following: The course contents include the duties listed below OR Is minimally 40 hours in duration or per state regulation
• Proof of at least 40 hours of training, (pursuant to Florida Statute 400.497(1)). This training will be evidenced by: A diploma issued by a vocational school approved by the Florida Department of Education OR Home Health Aide documentation issued by another health care agency pursuant to Florida Statute 400.497(1) and F.A.C 59A- 8,0095 (5) (f)
• Have passed the Home Health Aide two-part competency test, pursuant to F.A.C 59A-8,0095 (5) as evidence by documentation of same by this Home Health agency or, another Home Health agency
• Be a certified nursing assistant, as evidenced by CNA certificate form the state of Florida or other state, who has also successfully passed the AHCA competency exam
• Be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing who is willing to take the board exams for licensure in Florida
• Be a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse who can show proof they are licensed in another state
• Must have current HIV training and ADRD training

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand and walk on variable surfaces
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to reach beyond mid-line of body overhead/chest level
• Occasionally use hand controls including grip using one or both hands
• Occasionally climb ramps or stairs or use foot controls

Specific Vision Abilities

• Close, distance, and peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Employee Wellbeing

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

Background Screening

Certain positions in Florida require background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more about the screening process here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.