Responsibilities

Desire to enter the healthcare field to care for other people in need High school diploma or equivalent Ability to work with clients with diverse disabilities Must be Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), HHA or MedTech) Documents daily task; document medication administration Ability to pass local and federal background checks Med Tech Certificate or Ability to obtain one Obtained FL APD Training or Ability to acquire training Performing personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. Fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs Reminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications Encouraging self-help activities Reporting changes in client's condition or family situation to the office Performing home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning Planning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up Accompanying client to scheduled appointments Transporting clients or running errands for clients