Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Published on CazVidat Pennie's Home Health
Pennie's Home Health is hiring a full-time CNA or Home Health Aide in Fort Lauderdale at $18 per hour. One year of experience required; flexible schedule prefer
Salary
$18 per hour
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide – Fort Lauderdale, FL
$18 per hour
Job description
Pennie's Home Health is hiring a compassionate, reliable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) for a full-time, in-home caregiving role in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Help clients maintain their dignity, privacy, comfort, and independence while providing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Position Details
- Employer: Pennie's Home Health
- Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Job type: Full-time, in-person
- Pay: $18 per hour
- Experience required: At least one year in home health, facility-based, or private caregiving
- Schedule: Flexible availability is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Support safe mobility, including transfers, walking, and prescribed exercises.
- Monitor and report vital signs and intake and output as directed by the care plan.
- Complete light housekeeping related to client safety and comfort.
- Observe, document, and report changes in a client's condition or environment.
- Follow individualized care plans and registered nurse instructions.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical notes and promptly share concerns with the supervising nurse.
- Attend required staff meetings, orientation, and annual in-service training, including a minimum of 12 hours.
- Follow HIPAA requirements and protect client confidentiality.
Qualifications
- At least one year of hands-on caregiving experience in home health, a care facility, or private care.
- Current CNA certification in good standing, if applicable.
- Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
- Demonstrated competency in caregiving tasks.
- Compassionate, responsible, dependable approach to client care.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Flexible availability is strongly preferred to support varied client needs.
Work Environment
This is an in-person home health position involving travel to clients' homes. Applicants should be prepared to perform the physical tasks required to provide personal care and support client mobility safely.
Apply
If you have at least one year of caregiving experience and are committed to respectful, dependable in-home care, apply to join Pennie's Home Health in Fort Lauderdale.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position full-time or part-time?
This is a full-time employment opportunity with Pennie's Home Health in Fort Lauderdale.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this CNA/Home Health Aide role?
Yes, at least 1 year of hands-on experience in home health or similar care settings is required.
What is the hourly pay for this position?
The pay is competitive at $18 per hour.
Will I need to travel for this job?
Yes, travel to patient homes within the Fort Lauderdale area is required.
What are the main responsibilities of this role?
You will assist clients with personal care like bathing and dressing, support mobility, monitor vital signs, perform light housekeeping, and document patient conditions following care plans and RN instructions.
Are there any certification requirements?
A current CNA certification in good standing is preferred if applicable, along with a high school diploma or equivalent.