Home Health Aide (HHA) Pet-Friendly Environment - PRN

Pet-Friendly (dogs, cats, other non-aggressive animals of various sizes and breeds)

Ideal candidate is someone who not only enjoys caregiving but also appreciates the companionship that pets bring to a home. 

Company Overview

Complete Home Care is a proud member of the Life Care Home Health Family of Companies. Providing trusted in-home assistance across Southern and Central Florida, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Miami, Miami Beach, Aventura, Doral, Homestead, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa, and St. Petersburg — plus neighboring communities within a one-hour radius of our offices. We are a Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing, Therapy, Homecare and Private Duty company. We accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) accredited, fully insured, and a member of the Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF).

We are proud of the difference we make in the lives of our patients during their healthcare journeys, and we invite like-minded individuals to explore this dynamic career opportunity. We are excited about the possibility of you joining our fantastic team. At Complete Home Care, we have a vibrant team culture and are dedicated to our core values of Integrity, Caring, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE). We believe that by working together, we can do more as we make a positive difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

General Summary:  

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Home Health Aide (HHA) who is comfortable working in homes with pets. In this role, you will provide essential personal care, companionship, and daily living assistance to clients who may have dogs, cats, or other friendly household animals. Your ability to create a safe, supportive, and pet-inclusive environment is key to your success..

Essential Functions:

1. Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide based on the Plan of Care (POC).  
2. Communicate effectively with administrative staff regarding client/family needs assessments, including reporting any significant changes in client condition.
3. Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document the cares provided.
4. Contribute to continuity of care, effective communication between all care team members, and regular participation in Case conferences/Team Meetings.
5. Apply concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordination/performing client care activities to protect both staff and patients.
6. Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency. Completes training or in-services in a timely manner as assigned by your supervisor.
7. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervision: N/A

Experience:

• (1) year experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting. Successful completion of formal training in nursing arts may be substituted for the qualifying experience, subject to applicable State law, regulation, or rules.

Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all segments of the staff and the Agency leadership team.
• Shall be able to read, write and comprehend English. 

Education:

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Requirements:

• Home Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification held in good standing. 75-hrs program.
• A formal certificate of completion for an HHA/CNA training program that meets or exceeds standards established by Health and Human Services. Completion of all in-service hours per year. Ongoing requirements may vary by state and/or participating program. 
• Ability to work in homes with pets of various sizes and breeds.
• Comfort around dogs, cats, and other non-aggressive animals

Current CPR certification.

• Current driver’s license in good standing. The employee is responsible for renewing their driver’s license before it expires to continue employment. 
• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
• On-going employment as an HHA always requires the maintenance of a valid HHA certificate in the state where the caregiver practices and a valid CPR certificate. The employee is responsible for renewing these before they expire to continue employment. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing/walking is required.
• The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Requires working under stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and make quick decisions and resource acquisition.
• Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Pet-Friendly (dogs, cats, or other household pets present)
• Works in patients’ homes in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
• Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements: 
• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance

Mandatory Requirement:

All hires are subject to Employment & Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening (Clearinghouse). See link for more information https://info.flclearinghouse.com