Home Health Aide in the Gainesville area

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Signing bonus

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement 

We are looking for a Home Health Aid to join our team! You will directly work with clients, following a one-on-one care plan in patients' homes. 
You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care, but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. 
Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus. Please note that all applicants will undergo a Level II Background Screening, which you can learn more about at https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening/.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist patients with daily activities such as transferring in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Care for clients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, preparing meals, or assisting with personal care
• Maintain records of client care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor 
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert 
• Give medication reminders
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities 

Qualifications: 

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program OR able to pass the Florida Home Health Aide competency test that we will administer prior to your interview.
• High School Diploma or GED 
• >Five years prior experience in senior caregiving 
• Valid driver’s license  
• Proof of auto insurance with your name on the policy
• Proof of current CPR certification (Valid means the CPR course was certified by the American Heart Association and includes in-person validation of your skills)
• Ability to pass AHCA background screening 

This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.