Home Health Aide (HHA)
Job Title: Home Health Aide (HHA)
Reports To: Nursing Supervisor / Case Manager
Job Summary
The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides compassionate, hands-on assistance with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) to patients in their homes or residential care settings. Working under the supervision of a licensed nurse or healthcare professional, HHAs support patients in maintaining safety, dignity, and independence while delivering high-quality, non-medical care.
Key Responsibilities
Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
Support daily activities such as meal preparation, feeding, light housekeeping, and laundry.
Provide companionship and emotional support to patients and families.
Take and record vital signs (as directed) and observe/report changes in patient condition to supervising nurse.
Assist with safe transfers, repositioning, and ambulation.
Follow individualized care plans developed by the supervising nurse or case manager.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment.
Comply with infection control procedures, company policies, and HIPAA requirements.
Document care provided accurately and timely.
Qualifications
Current Florida Home Health Aide certificate (40+ hours of training) OR CNA certification.
CPR and First Aid certification (valid and current).
Negative TB test or chest x-ray (per state requirements).
Level II background screening (per Florida Agency for Health Care Administration).
Compassionate, reliable, and patient-focused with strong interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions
Work performed in patient homes or residential care facilities.
Requires physical ability to assist patients with transfers, mobility, and daily living needs.
Flexible scheduling available (days, evenings, weekends, holidays).
