Home Health Aide

The Home Health Aide (HHA) is a paraprofessional who is specifically trained to provide skilled personal care and activities of daily living (ADL’s) to patients in their place of residence under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). In this role, you will report to the Registered Nurse (RN).

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provides services as ordered in the plan of care/aide care plan and that the aide is permitted to perform under State law

Performs/assists with direct patient/client personal care, household chores, meals, and other assigned/delegated tasks

Performs/assists with simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services as assigned/delegated

Assists in ambulation or exercises as assigned/delegated

Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned per state regulation

Maintains excellent infection control practices at all times especially handwashing and appropriate precautions as directed by the RN

Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures

Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy

Reports changes in the patient's condition timely as well as other and needs to the RN

Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned

Attends staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled

Follows Agency policy for cleaning equipment between patient uses

Carries out, reports and documents care given in an effective, timely manner

Completes all work assigned by the RN; reports incomplete assignments to the RN

Does not accept assignments for a patient for which he/she has not received appropriate training

When applicable under state law, follows and performs RN delegation tasks as assigned

Observes confidentiality and safeguards for all patient related information

Reports any complaint, infection, variance, accident, or unusual occurrence to the RN

Participates in QAPI activities as requested/assigned

Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy

Appearance is always within Agency standard; is clean and well groomed

Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments

Attends position related in-services as assigned. Attends all mandatory in-service programs as scheduled; minimally 12 hours/year

Maintains clean and neat work environment

Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making

Maintains all human resource renewables as directed

Performs other duties as assigned/delegated

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

Has an empathetic and compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick

Ability to carry out directions, read and write

Ability to effectively communicate; to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively; and to treat patients with dignity and respect regarding person and property

Ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job; has a mature has outlook

Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the needs of the patient/client

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

High School Diploma or GED

18 years of age or per state regulation

Maintains licensure or certification per state regulation

Maintains current CPR certification and health certifications per state requirements

HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Benefits + Perks of Joining the Team Select Family

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Referral Program

Flexible scheduling

Paid, hands-on training

Weekly pay

Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities

Nursing programs for new graduates available!

Pay Range: $13.00- $15.00 / hour

Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.