LHC Group

We are now hiring a Home Health Aide in the Lake County / Tavares area, FL.. Opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages. May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair.. Six months experience in home care preferred.. Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

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Summary We are now hiring a Home Health Aide in the Lake County / Tavares area, FL. Loyalty Bonus Available One Patient at a Time Earn PTO while working 32+ Hours Flexible Scheduling At Mederi Private Care, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.   As CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect:  Opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages  Flexibility for true work-life balance  Continuing education and tuition reimbursement  Career mobility and growth opportunities If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you.  Responsibilities <ul><li>Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.</li><li>Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable.</li><li>Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.</li><li>May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.</li><li>Assist client in preparing for bed. Position patient in bed as directed. Assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches. Personal care dressing of client. Medication reminder.</li><li>Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care.</li><li>Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping and performing other essential errands, if necessary.</li><li>Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide.</li><li>Prepares meals as required based upon clients preferred diet. May need to feed client if required.</li><li>Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.</li><li>Ensures confidentiality of client records and information.</li><li>Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required.</li><li>Responds promptly to client requests.</li><li>Documents all client related activities in a timely manner.</li><li>Participates in performance improvement in-services.</li><li>Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned. </li></ul>Education And Experience Experience Desired <ul><li>Six months experience in home care preferred.</li><li>Successful completion of a competency evaluation. </li></ul>License Requirements <ul><li>Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.</li><li>Current CPR certification. </li></ul>State Specific Requirements <ul><li>FL: Successful completion of at least forty hours of training in areas required by Agency for Health Care Administration or successfully passing the home health aide competency test (Form AHCA 3110-1007 created by AHCA) </li></ul>Skill Requirements <ul><li>Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client's needs.</li><li>Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.</li><li>Able to work independently.</li><li>Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.</li></ul>

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