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We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide (Medicare Certified) to join our team. As a Home Health Aide, you will provide essential personal care, companionship, and assistance to patients in the comfort of their own homes. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the well-being and improve the quality of life for individuals who require minimal medical attention and support. This position is hourly visit. No shift work.

Duties

• Follows the written instructions for patient care as prepared by the Registered Nurse.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services.
• Gives personal care to patients; including, but not limited to, bathing, shampoo, shaving, mouth care and skin care.
• Assists patient with ambulation, transfers, and exercise.
• Performs household services essential to health care at home.
• Cares for patient's surroundings as necessary to maintain a safe environment.
• Gives medication reminders on medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
• Reports to the Clinical Manager/ Registered Nurses changes in the patient's condition and needs.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in skin condition including new wounds and pressure ulcers.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives and other agency staff.
• Completes appropriate reports according to Classic Home Health Services Agency policies.
• Attends all mandatory in-service programs and staff meetings.
• Complies with Classic Home Health Services Agency Compliance Plan.
• Complies with Classic Home Health Services Agency's Infection Control Policies.
• Complies with Classic Home Health Services Agency's HIPAA Policies.
• The Home Health Aide is primarily responsible to the Registered Nurse n charge of their patient assignment.

Qualifications:

• 75 Hours CAN/HHA certification
• Or 40 Hours HHA certification and 40 Hours CNA certification

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Long term care
• Outpatient

Experience:

• Home health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Home Health Aide (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pinellas County, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: On the road