Home Health Aid - HHA

JFS at Home/JFS Senior Care • Boca del Mar, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

JFS at Home is seeking compassionate, dependable, and experienced Home Health Aids (HHAs) to join our growing home care team. We provide exceptional private-duty care built on integrity, compassion, social responsibility, and humanitarian values. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and individuals in need of assistance, we invite you to become part of our caring community.

Requirements

• Current Florida HHA Certificate - 40 hours minimum
• Minimum one year of experience in home care, hospital, assisted living, or healthcare setting
• Current CEUs as required by the State of Florida
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Compassionate, patient, professional, and dependable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in a client's home
• Ability to lift, transfer, or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Valid driver's license and reliable daily transportation
• Current automobile insurance that includes Bodily Injury Liability coverage

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Hoyer lifts and safe transfer techniques preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and short shifts when needed

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• Supporting clients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation
• Assisting with medication reminders as permitted by agency policy
• Accompanying clients to medical appointments, errands, and community outings
• Planning and preparing meals while monitoring nutritional needs
• Performing safe transfers, including the use of gait belts, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, and other mobility equipment as needed
• Providing companionship and meaningful engagement activities
• Completing light housekeeping and laundry related to client care
• Grocery shopping and running essential errands
• Observing and reporting changes in client condition, behavior, or environment
• Responding promptly to client needs and emergencies
• Accurately documenting care provided and client-related activities
• Following agency policies, care plans, and safety procedures
• Participating in ongoing training and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• One-on-one client care
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunities for additional hours and case availability
• Meaningful work with a respected community-based organization
• Employee referral opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Holiday pay (Major Holidays)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED