A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Home Health Aide (HHA) Job Type Part-time Full-time You are applying for work with a Comfort Keepers franchisee, not CK Franchising, Inc. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees. Join our Team! We are committed to Elevating the Human Spirit! Do you want a rewarding career helping others? Do you want to work with a supportive team of caring professionals dedicated to the promise of Elevating the Human Spirit? Are you looking for a career that offers competitive pay, flexible work shifts and a generous benefits package? If so...Comfort Keepers is the place for you! Comfort Keepers is looking for Home Health Aides (HHAs) in the Gainesville and Chiefland areas to join our team. At Comfort Keepers, we provide uplifting in-home care for seniors and other adults who require a helping hand, a supportive companion, and day-to-day assistance in their homes. As a caregiver, you will be supported by a team of caring professionals who will help you deliver one-on-one care that not only meets the needs of our clients but enhances their quality of life.
Caregiver Job Benefits:
Competitive pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour Flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle Work near your home Ongoing paid training Paid Time Off Caring, Rewarding and Professional Team Environment Growing Company with opportunity for development
Medical Insurance Caregiver Responsibilities:
Provides friendly companionship and assistance with daily activities including dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparations, medication reminders, running errands, laundry and light housekeeping. Personal care including bathing, dressing, mobility, incontinence care, feeding and other services. Provides transportation to doctor's appointments, beauty shops, etc.
Caregiver Requirements:
Companionship and/or Personal Care experience, preferred A passion for the job and genuine desire to help others Access to reliable transportation with a willingness to travel Up-to-date car insurance in your name and valid Driver's License- The employee must have a valid driver's license to drive their personal vehicle or a company vehicle as required by the employer to various worksite locations. Ability to pass background checks with work-related references
Background Screening:
This position requires a background screening through the Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Learn more:
Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website - https://info.flclearinghouse.com . Start your rewarding career today! Apply now! Comfort Keepers is strongly considering candidates with previous experience as a Caregiver, CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide/Assistant, or similar positions. By applying to this position, you understand that we may contact you via SMS text message, in which data rates may apply. Should you want to apply, but are not willing to accept text messages, please call our office directly. An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Comfort Keepers considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Comfort Keepers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Comfort Keepers complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Comfort Keepers employs only U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date). DFWP
