Home Health Aide
Company: Sandcastle Homecare
Location: Maitland
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Description: The Caregiver is a member of the home care
team who works under the supervision of the Office Manager, and
Administrator, performs many personal care services essential to
meet the client’s needs. The Caregiver is responsible for observing
clients and their response to care, and documenting/reporting these
observations. The Caregiver will also maintain a working,
communicative relationship with the supervisor to ensure that
Sandcastle is providing quality care, and its effects on the client
are beneficial. Position Responsibilities: Provides client care as
directed by the assigned supervisor. Provide assistance with ADLs,
if necessary (e.g. bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding,
continence, mobility and transfers.) Provide assistance with IADLs,
if necessary (e.g. food preparation, housekeeping, laundry,
medication management) Measures and records physiological
characteristics (e.g. temperature, pulse, respirations, blood
pressure, height, weight.) Actively encourages movement which
supports in preventing skin breakdown, or turns/repositions clients
who are unable to move themselves. Reports to assigned supervisor
any observable changes in a client’s physical, mental and/or
emotional conditions. Performs general care if necessary (e.g.
light housekeeping, meal preparation, meal clean up, wash, change
and make bed linens.) Follows principles of infection control and
Universal Precautions. Identifies and participates in performance
improvement activities. Ensures client’s rights are adhered to,
these include but are not limited to: the right to privacy and
dignity while care is being provided the right to accept or refuse
care the right to confidentiality of their information Responds
rapidly and appropriately in an emergency situation. Uses equipment
properly and in a safe manner. Recognizes the client’s needs in an
empathetic, caring way. Adheres to Time and Attendance guidelines
and follows the work schedule as assigned. Other duties as
assigned.
Keywords: Sandcastle Homecare, Kissimmee , Home Health Aide, Healthcare , Maitland, Florida
