Non-Skilled Home Health HHA/CNA Caregiver

Looking for meaningful part-time work? Are you age 45+? Have you taken care of a family member in the past or have a volunteer's heart?

Seniors Helping Seniors® Orlando West match active seniors with seniors who need help in order to remain living independently.

We're currently seeking the best In-Home Non-Medical HHA / CNA Caregivers in the Orlando West area.

We offer flexible hours.

Whether you want to work 6 hours a week or 30+, we are here to support your work-life balance by giving you an opportunity to help other seniors while earning income and maintaining your lifestyle and hobbies.

Pay Rate : $16 per hour

JOB SUMMARY :

The HHA / CNA is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a care manager and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs.

The HHA / CNA is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

The HHA / CNA will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsibilities of the HHA / CNA include, but are not limited to the following :

• Provide client care as directed by the Care Manager.
• Provide personal care :
• Bathing
• Grooming, including oral care
• Assist the client with dressing and undressing
• Assist the client with toileting activities
• Assist in feeding the client, if necessary
• Feed clients who are unable to feed themselves
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)
• Measure and record height and weight, if necessary.
• Support good skin care to prevent skin breakdown (i.e.

turn and reposition client, actively encourage movement)

• Assist client with active and passive range of motions as defined by the plan of care
• Provide client with help walking and transferring
• Observe client’s physical, mental and emotional conditions.
• Report any change to the Care manager
• Document observed changes
• Measure and document intake and output, if necessary
• Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder)
• Perform light housekeeping
• Perform meal preparation and clean up

Change bed linens and make up the client’s bed

• Maintain an orderly client environment.
• Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Provide transport to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping
• Participates in client teaching according to the client’s plan of care
• Assist in providing a safe environment and promote quality patient care through adherence to established policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure client’s rights are adhered to.

These include but are not limited to :

• the right to privacy and dignity while care is being provided
• the right to accept or refuse care
• the right to confidentiality of their information
• Respond rapidly and appropriately in an emergency situation
• Use equipment properly and in a safe manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma
• Successful completion of a home health aide program from a community college or vocational school
• Comply with state / province registry regulations
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience required
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to express spoken and / or written ideas in English
• Works as a team member

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Benefits :

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Referral program

JOB LIMITATIONS :

The HHA / CNA will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to practice acts.

Specifically, the HHA / CNA will not administer medications, take physician’s orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a Licensed Nurse.