Home Health Aide
Company: Arcadia Homecare and Staffing
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The Home Health Aide provides personal care such as
complex transfers, special diet preparation, simple, non-sterile
dressings, vital signs and intake and output records under the
supervision of the Registered Nurse or Therapist.
Education/Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
preferred Satisfactory completion of agency qualifying exam One
year of experience within the past two years as a Nurse Aide in a
hospital or long-term care facility OR one year full time
experience within the past two years or two years part time
experience within the last three years as Home Health Aide
providing care that is designated by a Registered Nurse and is
included on a physician's plan of treatment OR on year as a PCA,
who also has completed a formal training course that meets the
following: The course contents include the duties listed below OR
Is minimally 40 hours in duration or per state regulation Proof of
at least 40 hours of training, (pursuant to Florida Statute
400.497(1)). This training will be evidenced by: A diploma issued
by a vocational school approved by the Florida Department of
Education OR Home Health Aide documentation issued by another
health care agency pursuant to Florida Statute 400.497(1) and F.A.C
59A- 8,0095 (5) (f), (Home Health Aides who are trained in another
state must provide documentation of course completion to the
employing home health agency.) OR Have passed the Home Health Aide
two-part competency test, pursuant to F.A.C 59A-8,0095 (5) as
evidence by documentation of same by this Home Health agency or,
another Home Health agency. OR Be a certified nursing assistant, as
evidenced by CNA certificate form the state of Florida or other
state, who has also successfully passed the AHCA competency exam.
(CNA's from out of state who want to obtain a Florida CNA
certificate can contact the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant
office at the Department of Health to inquire about taking the
written examination, pursuant to 464.203, F.S) OR Be a graduate
from an accredited school of nursing who is willing to take the
board exams for licensure in Florida. OR Be a registered nurse or a
licensed practical nurse who can show proof they are licensed in
another state. Must have current HIV training and ADRD training
Current CPR/First Aid certification if state or program requirement
Possess an empathetic attitude toward the care and treatment of
patients/clients Ability to read and write English Physical
Requirements: Regularly required to sit, stand and walk on variable
surfaces Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or
feel, and talk or hear Occasionally required to reach beyond
mid-line of body overhead/chest level Occasionally use hand
controls including grip using one or both hands Occasionally climb
ramps or stairs or use foot controls Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Employees are
required to utilize universal safety precautions while performing
their job tasks Ability to lift, push, pull and carry a minimum of
50lbs Ability to stoop and bend up to 2.5 hours per 8 hour shift
Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training.
Keywords: Arcadia Homecare and Staffing, Gainesville , Home Health Aide, Healthcare , Jacksonville, Florida
