- Home Health Aide

About the role

Griswold Home Care in Sarasota is looking to hire a full-time Home Health Aide to provide elderly care and home companionship for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to clients, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with mobility
• Administer medications as prescribed by a physician
• Monitor and report changes in the client's condition to the appropriate supervisor
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, and grocery shopping
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and their families
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a safe and clean working environment

Requirements

• Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) certification
• Current CPR certification (American Heart, Health Institute, or Red Cross)
• HIV certificate
• Ability to pass a LEVEL 2 background check
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient, and understanding attitude towards clients
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• 2+ years of home care experience would be a plus; caring for a loved one counts
• Willing to train

Pay

Competitive wage of $19.00-$26.00/hr.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling with day and night shifts available. Clients may receive as little as 4 hours of care, while others require 24-hour care.

Benefits

• Above-average pay
• Robust appreciation programs
• Opportunities for growth and development to help build rewarding careers