Job description

For over 52 years, Aging Matters in Brevard has provided Brevard County seniors in need with life-sustaining services that allow seniors to age in place. Come onboard and join a team of passionate professionals seeking to develop innovative approaches to solving community problems through teamwork with staff, volunteers, and other community organizations. Are you looking to fulfill a life purpose and have what it takes?

If yes, come join our team in the role of HOME HEALTH AIDE (CERTIFIED) - FROM 15 HOURS PER WEEK UP TO 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK - CENTRAL AND SOUTH BREVARD COUNTY LOCATIONS.

Aging Matters in Brevard is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

• This position is responsible for delivering non-medical personal care including assistance with eating, dressing, bathing, self-administered medications and other activities of daily living. The Aide may provide light housekeeping services necessary to maintain the client’s home in a sanitary, safe, and presentable condition that prevents the spread of infection and odors. The Aide may provide supervisory sitting / companionship to frail individuals to relieve loneliness and social isolation. The Aide may also provide respite relief for a primary caregiver.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Personal Care

Responsible for assisting the functionally impaired client with maintaining good personal hygiene and a sanitary environment. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plan daily/weekly work schedule to complete assigned tasks in time authorized
• Bathing—shower, tub, bed or sponge bath
• Dressing
• Ambulating or transferring
• Food preparation and feeding
• Housekeeping services related to personal care, i.e. making and changing bed, laundry, straightening bathroom as needed.
• Supervise self-administered medication, as assigned; employee shall not administer any medication.
• Being able to assist a client weighing in excess of 200 pounds while ambulating or transferring.
• Assist with toileting, bedpan, commode
• Lift & turn clients in bed or chair
• Report significant changes in client’s health and/or overall condition to Program Supervisor
• Report unsafe conditions (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, etc.) and any needed repairs immediately to Program Supervisor
• Must ensure that the home is left in a safe and secure condition at the end of each assignment

Homemaking Duties Related to Personal Care

• Check entire home for spills especially in client’s bathroom and kitchen areas
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop hard surface floors in client’s room, bathroom, and kitchen areas as needed
• Empty and clean trash containers
• Clean and sanitize bathroom fixtures, sinks, mirror, counter, commode, tub, and shower as needed
• Change bed linens and perform laundry tasks
• Maintain clean and well organized food storage, preparation, and kitchen areas
• Restock paper towels, tissues, soaps, and other household supplies per client’s request
• Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services including following required procedures for the use and disposal of household cleaning chemicals and for the clean-up and disposal of infectious materials or body fluids

Companion Duties (as assigned)

• Visit with a client who is socially and/or geographically isolated for the purpose of relieving loneliness and providing continuing social contact

Respite Duties (as assigned)

• Supervision of the client to relieve the caregiver from the responsibility of constant continuous care
• Providing personal care assistance as assigned

Documentation Duties

• Complete and submit by prescribed deadlines paperwork that accurately reflects services provided and properly documents the time spent in performing each service

Education

• Current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license, Home Health Aide Certificate with completion of 75 classroom/laboratory hours, or proof of minimum training requirements under state guidelines.
• This position is required to obtain and maintain a current certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Education must be sufficient to read and follow written instructions and complete record keeping tasks.
• Complete 12 hours of annual in-service training per State of Florida

Experience

Must be 18 years of age or older. Previous experience working in the home care field is preferred.

Notice

Aides may be asked to work evenings and weekends and travel to work areas in the county outside of their normal work area on an as needed basis.

Skills/Competency Requirements

This position requires high standards of personal cleanliness and a sincere interest in working with the elderly. Additional requirements include the ability to:

• Handle various household cleaning products, solvents and chemicals.
• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with clients / family members and treat them with respect.
• Perform a variety of tasks, often on short notice in a fast-paced, varied and busy work environment.
• Work alone with limited supervision and be self-motivated and organized
• Work as a member of a team to help the program achieves its goals
• Clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; Requires use of personal car, Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and provide proof of automobile insurance required to perform job duties
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a Level II background screening

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.20 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Aging Matters in Brevard follows CDC guidelines. All required PPE required on the job (masks, face shields, gloves, etc.) is provided by the Agency.

Application Question(s):

• Do you wish to claim Veteran's Preference?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Home Health Aide Certificate or CNA License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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