Vertus HealthCare is seeking qualified caregivers in the Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Wellington, and West Palm Beach areas. Performs only the personal care activities contained in a written assignment. Home Health Aide (HHA) assignments may include :
Provides direct patient care to patients under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC).
- Correctly assists the patient with self-administered medications by opening bottle caps for the patient, reading medication labels to the patient, checking the dose being self-administered against the prescribed dose on the container label and observing the patient takes the medication.
- Consistently takes accurate temperature, pulse and blood pressure measurements and recognizes and reports abnormal results to supervisor.
- Help patients maintain good personal hygiene by performing or supervising bathing, grooming, skin care, shaving, oral care, nail / foot care and other activities.
- Can communicate basic principles of nutrition, observe and record food and fluid intake when necessary.
Qualifications :
High school diploma (or equivalent) and active Home Health Aide (HHA) registration in FloridaPalm Beach County ID badgeCPR certification (Must be done in person by American Heart Associate for Healthcare)Current Physical & TB or Chest x-rayPhysical and Negative TB skinValid Driver’s License and auto insurance with reliable vehicleBenefits :
BI-WEEKLY PAY WITH DIRECT DEPOSITFlexible shifts and weekends