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Family First Healthcare Services in Florida is seeking highly compassionate caregivers in Home Healthcare.

Posted Oct 13

Unit and setting
Home Health
License
LPN or LVN license Must hold an active license in the state as a Licensed Practical NurseActive Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state
Term
Per Diem Full-time, part-time, and per diem positions are available.Full-time, part-time, or per diem

Do you qualify?

License
Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state Must hold an active license in the state as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Certification
Current CPR certification; online certification not accepted
Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Also asks
Criminal background check Must have a criminal background check.
Also asks
Communicate well verbally and in writing in English The ability to communicate well, both, verbally, and in writing, in English, is required.

Preferred

Experience
One or more years of community/home health agency experience One, or more, years of experience, in community/home health agency setting, is preferred.
Also asks
Bilingual English/Spanish Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

What it pays

Benefits

  • Full-time, part-time, and per diem positions available
  • Scheduling team focused on visits the nurse wants
  • Team member available 24/7 for support

The role and schedule

Day to day
Provide comprehensive skilled care and treatment so patients can live independently at home You will help provide comprehensive skilled care and treatment that allows patients to remain in their own homes and live independently.
Day to day
Educate patients and families and ensure patient well-being In addition to providing essential care, you will work with patients and their families to educate them and ensure the well-being of the patient.
Travel
Travel required Travel required.
Details
May be required to respond to emergency situations May be required to respond to emergency situations.
Details
Care in clients' varied living settings, including private homes, assisted living, or institutions
Details
Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues and other potentially infectious material such as body fluids/tissues.
Details
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

The workplace

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Family First Healthcare Services
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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

Posted on Family First Healthcare Services’ careers page.

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Family First Healthcare Services in Florida is seeking highly compassionate caregivers in Home Healthcare.

As a family of caregivers, our patient centric approach and enhanced emphasis on optimal patient outcomes is deeply rooted in every one of our interactions. Our Home Health Care team leads by example—ensuring that the promise of our culture of care is delivered to each and every individual our organization has a relationship with, from clients, patients to everyone in between.

Our Mission has always been to improve the quality of life for those that we serve, and we strive to deliver upon this with EVERY patient/client experience. It is consistently about the people that we serve and for our team members – our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide the very best care.

We are looking for Caregivers who align with our core values.

What You’ll Do

You will help provide comprehensive skilled care and treatment that allows patients to remain in their own homes and live independently. In addition to providing essential care, you will work with patients and their families to educate them and ensure the well-being of the patient.

You’ll Fit In If

  • You’re warm, compassionate, patient, intelligent, cheerful, trustworthy, and reliable
  • You’re deeply committed to caring for others
  • You take initiative, are resourceful, and communicate effectively
  • You have an unwavering, passionate commitment to the customer experience and service excellence

Our Promise to You

  • A culture of appreciation, gratitude and excellence. You'll feel like family, and you'll notice it right away! We do everything we can to ensure that your voice is heard and that you feel supported.
  • The hours you want. Our scheduling team is devoted to getting you the visits you want and keeping you busy.
  • Stability or flexibility - whatever works for you. Full-time, part-time, and per diem positions are available.
  • The support you need to be successful. There's a team member there to assist you 24/7. Detailed, up-to-date care plans and collaboration with Family First Healthcare Services - North Hillsborough Care Managers will help you feel equipped and comfortable.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
  • Must hold an active license in the state as a Licensed Practical Nurse
  • One, or more, years of experience, in community/home health agency setting, is preferred.
  • Must have a criminal background check.
  • Must have current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted
  • The ability to communicate well, both, verbally, and in writing, in English, is required.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

Environment

Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances. Care is provided in client’s living environment with varying situations, including private homes, independent or assisted living or in an institution such as a hospital or long-term care facility. May be required to respond to emergency situations. Travel required. Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues and other potentially infectious material such as body fluids/tissues.

Physical

Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Corrected visual and hearing acuity required.

Level II Background Screenings will be completed on all applicants. Please use the following link to access the AHCA Clearinghouse for additional information: Clearinghouse Results Website - CRW | AHCA - Clearinghouse Results Website - CRW

What's around it?

In Lakeland, FL

Lakeland, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,395/mo
Household income
$64,185/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Lakeland, FL

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