CNA/HHA Needed! 1 on 1 Home Care - 1099 - Flexible Schedules

Senior Home Companions - Florida • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

Senior Home Companions is seeking a CNA and/or HHA to provide compassionate, one-on-one care to seniors and other patients in Florida. Care may be delivered in clients’ homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and teaching hospitals. The role involves personal care and daily living assistance, companionship, monitoring vital signs, and supporting patient comfort and safety. The position may also provide support in critical care and medical-surgical settings and assist nursing staff as directed.

Requirements

• Have experience in the field, including experience with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
• Hold a CNA and/or HHA license.
• Be able to assist with personal care, activities of daily living, companionship, and other client needs.
• Speak, read, and write English.
• Have the physical ability to lift patients and perform tasks requiring extended periods of standing.
• Pass a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse.
• Maintain a commitment to compassionate care and patient dignity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital or assisted living setting.
• Knowledge of infectious disease care practices.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments such as critical care units.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Professional liability insurance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical personal care, including bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Offer companionship and engage clients in activities they enjoy.
• Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Support patients in critical care environments, including ICU and medical-surgical units.
• Assist clients with transfers.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient environment by following infection control protocols.
• Assist nursing staff with medical procedures and treatments as directed.
• Document patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
• Participate in patient education by teaching basic health concepts and care instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed