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SalaryHome Health Aide (HHA)
Home Health Aides act as a bridge to independent living for many seniors as well as those with disabilities who may also require assistance with activities of daily living. From monitoring a client’s vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming, hygiene, and chores around the house, Home Health Aides allow clients to maintain the familiarity and dignity of living at home.
Preferred Care at Home, a nationwide senior care company, is seeking qualified caregivers in the South Tampa area. We have stable and top paying assignments available for immediate placement.
Home Health Aid Responsibilities:
Help clients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing and other daily tasks
Perform basic health care services for clients including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication
Help with general light housekeeping, including cooking meals
Make transportation arrangements or provide transportation for clients as needed
Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
Observe and report on each client’s condition
Stay up-to-date with Home Health Aide training, policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications Include:
- Current CNA License OR HHA Certification OR
- Documentation of at least 40 hours of Home Health Aide training by:
- a public vocational technical school or
- a private career education school licensed by the Florida Department of Education or
- a Home Health agency, if the Home Health Aide was formerly employed by that Home Health agency.
- Current Nursing Students who have completed Nursing Fundamentals with requisite clinical hours may use their transcripts to qualify.
- CLICK HERE to view/download the Home Health Aide FAQ Sheet from the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration.
- CLICK HERE for more information on CNA requirements and licensing from the Florida Board of Nursing.
- Documentation of at least 40 hours of Home Health Aide training by:
- Current level two background check. CLICK HERE to learn how to obtain a level two background check from the Florida Department of Health.
- Current CPR / BLS Certification from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or the National Safety Council.
- CEU Course Certificates for HIV / AIDS, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD), and Assisting with Self Administration of Medication. These may be obtained through CE Broker (or another reputable site). Licensed CNA's and working HHA's should already have these. If you do not already have these, you must obtain them within 30 days of hire.
- You are reliable. We can always count on you to be where you're supposed to be, when you're supposed to be there, and to deliver the absolute best care you can to every client we trust you with.
- You are compassionate. You treat our clients like people, with dignity and grace. They are not just a task-list to you.
Highlights:
- Flexible scheduling options (short shifts, long shifts, weekends, on-call only, overnights).
- Competitive, merit-based pay. Experienced caregivers start at $15/hr. Pay raises and/or bonuses available for active caregivers who have remained with our company for six months with positive client feedback.
- Weekly direct deposits. Early payout also available via Tapcheck.
- Bonded and insured. Our caregivers are employees, not contractors. This means that you're covered under our liability insurance.
- Client-caregiver matching. Don't get stuck in a miserable situation. We work hard to ensure client-caregiver compatibility. We will listen to your feedback and make necessary changes to best serve our clients and caregivers.
- Family owned & operated. You are not just a number to us. Preferred Care at Home of South Tampa is owned and operated by Jared & Melissa Gotcher, both of whom have experience working as CNA's. We know first hand the work that we are calling you to do. We want to know you and to be proud of the people we send to the families we serve. We also want you to know us and to be proud to represent Preferred Care at Home to the clients we have trusted you with.
Opportunities are available in the following Areas: Westshore, Egypt Lake Leto, East Tampa, Oak Park, Palm River-Clair Mel, Progress Village, Rembrandt Gardens, Hide Park, Tampa Heights, and more.
Preferred Care at Home is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
