About us

Join us in making a career at Independent Living Systems, an industry leader in managing home and community-based care programs for over 16 years. Leveraging ILS’ award-winning technology platform, ILS provides assistance beyond the clinical realm at every stage of care from hospitalization to the treatment of chronic illnesses to personalized care management and nutritional support.

Independent Living Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive range of clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual-Eligible Market.

Position Summary

Exciting HHA and CNA Opportunities! Help us build the best Home Health Agency in Broward County!

ILS is looking for dynamic, caring individuals to provide personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the staff nurse and the Nurse Supervisor. This per diem position will operate out of our Broward County office and perform field visits. Join us and help us grow our newest Agency.

Responsibilities

Some of the job responsibilities for this position are:

· Follows the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care to the client.

· Helps the patient maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.

· Plans and prepares nutritious meals, markets, when instructed to do so by the nurse.

· Assists the patient with ambulation, as ordered by the physician, and approved and supervised by the nurse.

· Assists the therapy personnel, as needed, with rehabilitative processes.

· Encourages the patient to become as independent as possible, according to the nursing care plan.

· Attempts to promote patient's mental alertness, through involvement in activities of interest.

· Gives simple emotional, and psychological, support to the patient, and other members of the household, and establishes a relationship with patient and family, which transmit trust and confidentiality.

· Reports any change in the patient's mental, or physical, condition, or in the home situation, to the staff nurse, or to the Aide supervisor.

· Performs routine housekeeping tasks, as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, as instructed by the professional nurse.

· Attends in-services, as required by regulation.

· The ability to drive and the ability to access clients’ homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, are required.

· Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care.

· On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach, and move client weight, up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

· Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, in English.

· Other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Required Skills
1. Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent.

2. Successful completion of one of the following:

a. A minimum 75 hours training and competency evaluation program, as specified in 42 CFR 484.80(b) and (c); or

b. A competency evaluation program that meets the requirements of 42 CFR 484.80(c); or

c. A nurse aide training and competency evaluation program approved by the state of Florida as meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 483.151 through 42 CFR 483.154, and is currently listed in good standing on the Florida state nurse aide registry; or

d. The requirements of a Florida state licensure program that meets the provisions of 42 CFR 484.80 (b) and (c)

3. Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self, and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.

4. Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation.

5. Must understand and respect client’s, including ethics and confidentiality of care.

6. Must have current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.

7. Must have criminal background check.

Drug Free Workplace

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Independent Living Systems has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of ILS employees, and to the security of the company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, ILS is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

Independent Living Systems, LLC, and its subsidiaries, including FCC and the ILS Home Health Agencies, provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, disability, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Contract

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Home health: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Home Health Aide (Required)
• CNA or HHA (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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