Home Health Aide Job Openings – Lakewood Ranch, FL

About the Role

First In Care Home Health Agency has openings for skilled and strong caregivers for one-on-one care with individual clients. We are currently accepting applications for Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) at First In Care Private Home Health Agency & Concierge Services. Full-time positions available, including 12hr shifts, overnights, and weekends.

Job Duties

• Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
• Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
• Assists patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Helps patients care for themselves by teaching the use of a cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques, and equipment for personal hygiene.
• Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
• Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying the nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities (provided by First In Care).
• Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications

• Current and valid driver's license or State ID (Required)
• Social Security Card or valid green card (Required)
• Proof of Auto insurance
• CPR card (Required)
• TB Test (required within a year and redone annually)
• Health Statement, physical (Required must be done within 6 months of application)
• Level II Background Screening (Required) (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation (Required)
• Must be at least 18 years old (Required)
• Must provide references (Required 2 work and 1 personal)
• Must work every other weekend (Required)
• Must take and pass the Home Health Aide Competency Test
• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and verbal instructions in English

Benefits & Perks

• Industry-leading weekly pay with option for direct deposit
• Great starting hourly wage including shift differentials for short and weekend shifts
• Plenty of hours and shifts to keep you busy
• One-on-one, individualized client care
• Flexible schedule (short shifts, long shifts, morning, evenings, weekdays, weekends)
• Large service area
• You choose where and when you work
• Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and designated holidays
• Supportive, caring office staff to help you succeed throughout your career
• RN on staff to continually help you learn and perfect your clinical skills
• Mileage reimbursement when transporting clients and/or running errands
• Quick hiring process
• Employee referral bonus program

Schedule

We have shifts to fill for all shifts, including mornings, days, nights, overnights, weekdays, and weekends. Full-time positions available, including 12hr shifts, overnights, and weekends. Must work every other weekend.