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
Want to change the life of a senior? Apply today at https : / / shsorlandowest.clearcareonline.com / apply /
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.