Home Health Aide, PRN

We are hiring an HHA for home visits PRN in the lower keys/Key West

The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well being, while following the written plan of care, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures.

At Island Home Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Home Health Aide, you can expect:

• opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement
• career mobility and growth opportunities

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your healthcare career, this is a great opportunity for you.

*Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well-being, while following the written plan of care, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures.

• Follows current written aide assignment sheet to provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to include mobility transfer, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, or toileting.
• As assigned, performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
• Completes a clinical note for each visit within required timeframes, which must be incorporated into the patient's record.
• Provides care according to the aide plan of care/assignment sheet and in accordance to State Practice Act or regulations.

License Requirements

• Successful completion of a competency evaluation.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• FL: Successful completion of at least forty hours of training in areas required by Agency for Health Care Administration or successfully passing the home health aide competency test

Skill Requirements

• Must be mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of a home health aide position. Able to read, write, and carry out directions promptly and accurately.