Home Health Aide

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Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provides direct care to residents, reflecting Brookdale’s philosophy and standards of home health care.
• Assists in meeting the residents' individual needs while treating the resident with respect and dignity.
• Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service plan.
• Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
• Documents the delivery of quality care in the resident's clinical record.
• Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines.
• Implements resident care that is accurately, timely, and appropriately documented; maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords.
• Maintains consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with residents, families, and co-workers.
• Identifies changes in resident status or needs and communicates to the nurse in a timely manner.
• Participates in educational programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and minimum of one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a health care setting is preferred, but not required.
• Must provide certificate showing completion of 75-hour home health aide curriculum.
• In accordance with state law, may need to possess current state certifications and follow regulations to maintain current certification.

Skills

• Basic level of skill and ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties.
• Basic knowledge of the organization to answer simple questions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents, family members, and other associates of the company.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral form.
• Uses good judgment in emergency situations and seeks assistance when needed.

Benefits

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

• Part- and Full-Time Benefits Eligibility:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Associate assistance program
  • Employee discounts
  • Referral program
  • Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
  • Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
• Full-Time Only Benefits Eligibility:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • Company-provided life insurance
  • Adoption benefit
  • Disability (short and long term)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account
  • Optional life and dependent life insurance
  • Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Pay

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience.

Schedule

Overnight, full-time, 11 PM – 7 AM.

About Us

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
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• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards