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Home Health Aide (HHA) Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10a-1p

ComForCare Home Care - Jacksonville

Home Health Aide (HHA) Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10a-1p

Middleburg, FL
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ComForCare Home Care is looking for individuals to join our home care family.

    At ComForCare Home Care we value our employees like family. We celebrate success and have fun. Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best lives possible.

    *Each office is independently owned and operated.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Provides companion and personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Scheduler. The Home Health Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Scheduler performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.

    REPORTS TO: Scheduler / Registered Nurse

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation.

    Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

    Be able to provide a negative tuberculosis test.

    Successful completion of a Level 2 Background Check

    Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.

    Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

    Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair. Must have a good driving record and valid driver's license.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

    Performs meaningful activities with clients to bring them joy and improve their quality of life.

    Word and board games

    Community outings and activities

    Art and music activities

    Stimulation through smells, taste, and touch

    Performs personal care activities (ADLs), including but not limited to:

    Bathing

    Shampooing

    Skin care/nail care

    Oral hygiene

    Shaving

    Dressing

    Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:

    Meal preparation/feeding

    Laundry

    Light housekeeping

    Assists clients with self-administration of medication.

    Provide transportation for clients to and from appointments/ errands.

    Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse. Follows reporting guidelines in the Care Plan.

    Documents care provided in the caregiver phone application.

    Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following ComForCare policies and guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor.

    Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation about its operation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.

    Communicates effectively with the office staff.

    Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

    Completes required online trainings (CEUs) to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to the supervisor.

    Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

    PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

    The information below is intended to describe the general context/requirements for performance of this job.

    During a typical workday, this position requires the activities listed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties.

    Lift, reposition, and transfer clients.

    Sustain weight of clients using proper transfer safety techniques and equipment (example: use of transfer belt while assisting client to transfer from bed to chair).

    Travel to client's place of residence using a reliable automobile with current insurance coverage and a valid driver's license.

    Be willing and able to travel to the following counties to provide care when needed: Duval, Clay, St Johns, Nassau.