Health Aide ESP

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care assistance including ADLs, hygiene, dressing, toileting, and mobility support.
• Aids with meals, feeding, and hydration monitoring.
• Escorts and assists participants with mobility needs, including wheelchair transport (up to 350 lbs.).
• Escorts participants to medical appointments within and outside of the center.
• Supports therapeutic and recreational programming as directed.
• Collaborates with nursing staff on participant assessments; identifies and communicates changes in condition.
• Assists in daily clinic operations and maintains a safe, clean participant environment.
• Attends interdisciplinary team morning huddles and care plan meetings.
• Receives and executes referrals for home-based services as assigned.
• Provides personal care in the home including ADLs, skin care, nutrition support, light housekeeping, and laundry per the participant’s plan of care.
• Adheres to participant schedules and individualized care plans.
• Communicates regularly with the Home Care Nurse and Homecare Nurse Manager regarding participant status.
• Buils trusting, professional relationships with participants and family members.
• Uses clinical observation skills to recognize and report changes in participants’ physical or cognitive condition.
• Must be able to travel reliably between the PACE Center and participant homes as assigned during the workday.
• Completes all required trainings by due date and attends monthly staff meetings.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Home Health Aide Certification, Current Certified Nurse Assistant or Personal Care Assistant Certification required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Certification
• One year of experience working with a Geriatric population is required, two or more years of experience with geriatric clients, preferably in a home setting preferred
• Competency and command of the English language; must be able to read, write, speak and follow directions
• Proven ability to resolve problems creatively
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions; directions may be provided verbally or in written format
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess think critically in order to solve problems recognize potential changes in the client from their usual state
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to travel to and from site and patients homes in a timely manner and work occasional evenings, weekends or holidays
• Coursework in gerontology preferred