Home Health Aide Job Openings – Bradenton, FL

Pay Rate: Based on experience and work history

We are currently accepting applications for Home Health Aides at First In Care Private Home Health Agency & Concierge Services.

*******Please read qualifications BEFORE applying **********

Home Health Aide 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 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 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.

Home Health Aide Qualifications:

• Must work every other weekend. (Required)
• CPR Card (Required)
• Current and Valid Drivers License (If transporting clients DL must be without speeding or moving violations in the past 3 years)
• Proof of Auto Insurance (if transporting clients)
• TB Test (Required. Within a year and redone annually)
• Health Statement (Required)
• Level II Background Screening (Required)
• Social Security Card (or valid green card. Required)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation (Required)
• Must be at least 18 years old (Required)
• Must be able to provide references. (Required)
• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Have good personal hygiene and maintain a professional appearance while working. ( Nails short and clean, hair needs to be in natural colors, tattoos must be covered, piercings must be covered and wear closed toe shoes)
• Being punctual is extremely important.

Applicant:

• Please, No Walk-Ins.
• Please, Apply Online.
• If you meet the qualifications, a Human Resources team member will give you a call to schedule a date and time for an interview and for you to take a Home Health Aide test. Test takes approximately 45 minutes.
• When your interview/test date and time are scheduled, please be on time.
• Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank You!