Vertus HealthCare is seeking qualified caregivers in the
Indian, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucies areas.
Performs personal care activities contained in a written assignment. HHA/CNA 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.
- Helps patients maintain good personal hygiene by performing or supervising bathing, grooming, skin care, shaving, oral care, nail/foot care and other activities.
- Is able to 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 Florida
- CPR certification (Must be done in person by American Heart Associate for Healthcare)
- Current Physical & TB or Chest x-ray
- Physical and Negative TB skin
- Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance with reliable vehicle
Benefits:
- UNLIMITED $50 referral bonuses
- W-2 BI-WEEKLY PAY WITH DIRECT DEPOSIT
