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Now Hiring: CNA/Home Health Aide (HHA)
Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most – at home.
Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest independent Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for Home Health Aides to join our award-winning team.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to care plan to ensure safe and competent care for the patient.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene and support the maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
- Help patients with ambulation as prescribed by the physician and approved or supervised by a clinician or therapist.
- Support therapy personnel as needed during rehabilitative processes.
- Encourage patients to achieve maximum independence according to the nursing care plan.
- Promote mental alertness by engaging patients in activities of interest.
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and household members, fostering trust and confidentiality.
- Report any changes in the patient’s condition or home environment to the RN or clinical manager.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks related to creating a safe and comfortable environment, as directed by the clinician.
- Complete visit reports promptly and accurately within the electronic medical record system.
- Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
- Demonstrate awareness of the agency’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and participate as required.
- Understand and adhere to the agency’s process for managing and addressing customer complaints.
- Maintain acute awareness of patient rights, ensuring these rights are upheld in accordance with the agency’s service agreements and admission policies.
- Understand the agency’s policies regarding appropriate patient discharge and reasons for discharge.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Must have a CNA or HHA license.
- Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of training, which includes an introduction to personal care services.
- Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self, and coworkers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.
- Ability to comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation.
- Must understand and respect patient needs including ethics and confidentiality of care.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
- Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
- Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
- Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients.
Benefits
Why Choose Pinnacle?
- Personalized, One-on-One Care: Help patients heal and regain their independence by delivering individualized care in the comfort of their homes.
- Growth & Stability: Over two decades as Florida’s largest independent home health agency.
- Ongoing Professional Development: Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
- Competitive Benefits & Perks: Including an employee referral program where you can earn rewards.
- Recognized Excellence: Ranked as a USA Today Top Workplace.
- Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a schedule that aligns with your personal priorities.
- Supportive & Fun Culture: Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
Pinnacle promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Be part of a company that empowers clinicians to make a difference in the lives of over 10,000 patients across Florida every day. Apply now!
