07/02/2021
If you are looking for a rewarding career, we have got the job for you!!
We are seeking several HHA's for a new home health company in Palm Beach county.
These are Per Diem positions that offer a competitive per visit rate.
Our ideal candidate is a patient, self-starter, punctual, hard-working, and energetic.
Responsibilities:
Provide assistance to patients in day-to-day activities under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC).
Ensure patients receive their proper medication by opening bottle caps for the patient, reading medication labels to the patient, checking the dose being self-administered against the prescribed dose on the container label and observing the patient takes the medication in a timely manner.
Communicate with medical professionals about patients' health or issues that may arise.
Prepare and administer meals in accordance with dietary needs.
Consistently takes accurate temperature, pulse, and blood pressure measurements and recognizes and reports abnormal results to the supervisor.
Helps patient maintain good personal hygiene by performing or supervising bathing, grooming, skincare, shaving, oral care, nail/foot care, and other activities.
Assists in feeding patients. Is able to communicate basic principles of nutrition, observe and record food and fluid intake when necessary. Safely positions patient for meals and feeds or assists in self-feeding.
Assists with patient toileting including use of bed pan/urinal, change and position catheter bags and bag change procedures on well-regulated ostomies.
Provides necessary skills to safely assist the patient with patient mobility, exercises, positioning/turning, transfers and ambulation per Plan of Care and Iris Home Health Care Agency policy
Provides necessary skills to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care. Documents interactions with patients, caregivers, doctors and other staff members appropriately, legibly, thoroughly and in the amount of time allowed.
Practice acceptable infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Willingly assists with other household duties including light laundry, bed changing and bed making, light meal preparation, light housekeeping, and shopping.
Qualifications:
Experience working as a personal care aide or similar field.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain empathetic to patient needs.
High attention to detail.
Pass Level II background screening.
High School Diploma.
Certifications that may apply.
Must have transportation, active vehicle insurance, and smartphone.
Must be computer proficient to use basic programs.
Apply via URL or in-person:
https://irishhca.smartcaresoftware.com/register
121 Moorings Drive
Lantana, FL 33462
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 precautions:
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
