Caregiver (Fulltime/Part time)

Are you in Manatee county? Are you looking for part time work that will be so rewarding that it will keep you smiling? Are you looking for a full time position to change up the monotony of your current career? Look no further!!!

FirstLight Home Care is a non-medical, private duty home health care agency that is licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration. Come join our team and find out what awesome team work really means! At FirstLight we pride ourselves on treating your family like our own.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Home Health Aid (HHA), is responsible for personal care and assisting with activities of daily living with clients in their homes. All employees must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of FirstLight and possess the desire to assist individuals to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare.
• Assist client(s) in and out of bed
• Assist client(s) with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
• Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Remain in client vicinity at all times during shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
• Utilize required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work
• Document services delivered in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies and procedures.
• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor.
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Provide general companion care services, and homemaker services.
• Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of FirstLight's services.
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and FirstLight team.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, & REGISTRATION

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and maintain current auto insurance

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language

REASONING ABILITIES

• Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions using thinking and reasoning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment is in an office and/or indoors in a resident’s home and may contain a potential exposure to illness and/or body fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025).

As part of these requirements:

“Each specified agency must include a clear and conspicuous link to the webpage on its website and provide the link in all job vacancy advertisements and posts by the qualified entity.”

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bradenton, FL 34205 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bradenton, FL 34205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person