Home Health Aide in the Alachua area
Ovation Home Care
2 days ago
Part-time
On-site
Gainesville, Florida, United States
$15 - $16 USD hourly
Home Health
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Careers Advancement
We are looking for a Home Health Aide to join our team! Who loves Pets. You will work directly with clients, following a one-on-one care plan in clients' homes.
You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care, but also 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 experience in Home Health or Hospice is a plus.
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
- 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/.
Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Ovation Home Care is creating a better future for aging seniors by creating a better now for the people who serve them.
We are actively looking to hire difference-makers: professional caregivers who feel deeply and work diligently—caring souls who know that work is more satisfying when you’re a meaningful part of a team.
We’re on a mission to make a tangible difference in the lives of aging seniors. Join us!
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.