Job Description

Description

We want YOU to join our TEAM! Work for one of the top-rated agencies in Manatee County First in Care Home Health Agency has openings for SKILLED, and STRONG caregivers. We have shifts to fill for one-on-one care with individual clients; we need caregivers for all shifts, including mornings, days, nights, overnights, weekdays, and weekends. Start working right away! Pay Rate: Based on experience and work history 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. • ******Please read qualifications BEFORE applying ********** Lakewood Ranch – 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 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. Enjoy the following perks: • Industry-leading WEEKLY pay with option for direct deposit • Great starting hourly wage including shift differentials for short and weekend shifts • WE HAVE PLENTY OF HOURS/SHIFTS TO KEEP YOU BUSY • One-on-one, individualized client care • Flexible schedule (short shifts, long shifts, morning, evenings, weekdays, .weekends – we have it all!) • 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 (we pride ourselves on our professionalism, communication skills, and organized processes) • 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 – get paid to refer your friends Lakewood Ranch – Home Health Aide Qualifications: • Current and valid driver’s license or State ID (Required) • Social Security Card or valid green card (Required) • Proof or 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) • 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 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. The 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!