*Home Health Aide Training Program - Tuition Assistance is Provided!* *Must complete 3 and 1/2 week training course with DOXA Academy.* *POSITION SUMMARY:* To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience and Stewardship by: performing designated ADL and HHA skills as assigned by, and under the supervision of an RN. *PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:* *Quality/No Harm * * Performs HHA skills as taught/directed by the RN Supervisor. * Report changes in patient/family behavior or patient condition to Supervisor as soon as possible. * Maintains regular work attendance as scheduled. * Utilizes current blood/body substance and infection control policies and guidelines. * Attend or participate in required in-services or online E-Learning. * Never accepts gifts or money from patients or patient's family members. * Maintain current American Heart Association CPR card. * May not leave the patient's home without permission and may not leave an around the clock case until relief arrives. * Assist the patient with personal care activities following the plan of care established by the Clinical Operations Supervisor. * Maintain required components of personnel record which are to be updated annually or as required. * May not use cell phone for personal calls while in the patient's home. *Customer Experience * * Contributes to effective consumer relations by assisting patients, families, coworkers and other health care members to resolve expressed concerns by demonstrating a positive and helpful attitude. * Respects and follows the 9 commitments when dealing with patients, co-workers, and supervisors. * All scheduling must be done through the office, not with the patient or patient's family. *Stewardship * * Maintain accurate, legible documentation of patient care provided by following direction in the Home Health Aide Assignment Sheet. * Turn in payroll documents by designated deadlines. * Other duties as assigned. *Home Health Aide Training Program - Tuition Assistance is Provided!* *Must complete 3 and 1/2 week training course with DOXA Academy.* *QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED* * Successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours Home Health Aide Certification program, or successful completion of the AHCA Florida Competency Test. * Successful completion of Level II background screening (fingerprinting) * Current American Heart Association Basic Life Saving CPR card. * Have reliable transportation to fulfill assignments and work expectations as needed *PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS* * Safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by driving record for 3 years prior to employment. * NOTE: Associates who do not meet this criteria may be considered for non-transport assignments * Six months previous home care experience *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY* * Follow oral and written instructions. * Communication – oral, written, and auditory; speak and understand English language. * Complete legible and accurate records * Customer Service * Professionalism when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and management. * Adaptable to cope and work with stressful situations and environments. * Responsive to patient needs, including and not limited life-threatening situations. * Work independently and collaborate with team. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS* * Maneuver in crowded conditions or environments * Provide care in a variety of home environments and conditions * Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. * Lift, turn, pull and reach for heavy objects; lift up to 40 lbs, unassisted up to six (6) times daily. * Ambulate patients up to 20 times daily. * May be exposed to risk of infectious disease and/or unknown diseases, biohazardous waste, chemical substances. * Stand, walk, bend and stoop for 90% of assigned shift. *ABOUT HEALTH FIRST* At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve. **Job:** **Home Health Aide* **Organization:** **Health First Private Duty* **Title:** *Come Grow with Us - Home Health Aide* **Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne* **Requisition ID:** *076485*