HHA-IMMEDIATE OPENING- Must be fluent in English

Job Description

The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides personal care and supportive services to clients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Services are provided in accordance with the client’s plan of care, state regulations, and agency policies. Must be fluent in English. Looking for Cutler Ridge and Cutler Bay area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises
• Measure and record vital signs as directed
• Assist with medication reminders (no administration unless authorized by law)
• Prepare meals according to dietary guidelines
• Perform light housekeeping related to client care
• Observe and report changes in client condition to supervisor
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided
• Promote client dignity, independence, and privacy
• Follow infection control and safety procedures
• Comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards

Qualifications

• Valid Home Health Aide certification (as required by state law)
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to pass Level II background screening
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license (if travel required)
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks related to caregiving

Work Environment

Services are provided in client homes. Duties may require standing, bending, lifting, and exposure to typical household conditions.

Compliance & Legal Requirements

Employees must:

• Maintain current certification and training as required by state and federal regulations
• Comply with HIPAA privacy and security rules
• Follow OSHA safety standards
• Complete mandatory in-service training annually
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation as required by law