Home Care Aide -Nursing Assistant (47706)

Bay Aging • Colonial Beach, VA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide routine personal care excluding toileting/diapering, assistance with home chores, companionship and comfort to clients. Perform Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Incidental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). Report to the Personal Care Supervisor. This position is located in Colonial Beach, VA and has a schedule of Monday-Friday and Every Other Weekend. Eligible for a $500 Sign-On Bonus after 200 hours completed and a $250 Employee Referral Bonus.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Speaks, reads and writes English fluently.
• Works independently in various care locations (private residence, nursing home, long-term care facilities) across the service area of Bay Aging.
• Work and communicate effectively with older adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
• Establishes and maintains caring relationships with clients and their families even in difficult circumstances.
• Establishes professional relationships with staff in medical and nursing facilities when applicable.
• Maintains regular communication with Care Supervisor via regular phone calls and/or visit to Agency’s office.
• Is considerate of clients and hold their personal information confidential.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy.
• Keeps clients active and engaged in daily activities.
• Working knowledge of patient care and home management.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Working knowledge of Agency’s policies, procedures and operating guidelines related to Home Care.
• Repeated standing, bending, stooping, pulling, pushing and lifting weights up to 25lbs unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• 16 hours of basic training in patient care and home management preferred.
• Experience and positive employment references may be accepted in lieu of training.

Responsibilities

• Follow the individual Care Plan developed by the Personal Assistant Supervisor.
• Provide continuous companionship to client.
• Provide assistance to client inside the place of residence: Provide stabilization during ambulation (no lifting or transferring permitted).
• Assist with self-care and personal hygiene of face and limbs (e.g. hair, skin, nail care, shaving with electric shaver only).
• Meal preparation and food purchasing (no feeding permitted).
• Provides stabilization when walking or using a walker. No lifting or transferring in/out of wheelchair permitted.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry in areas of the house primarily used by the client.
• Monitor home environment for health and safety: Check refrigerator regularly for spoiled foods.
• Keep the area of the house used by the client free of tripping hazards.
• Monitor the fire safety of the residence.
• Document all services provided.
• Complete Aide records daily and submit weekly.
• Communicate all changes in client’s physical or mental condition to Supervisor including suspicions of exploitation, abuse or neglect.
• Complete at least 8 hours of training per calendar year.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match of 100% on the first 4% invested and 50% on the next 2% for a maximum match of 5% on a contribution of 6% or more
• Basic life insurance, supplement life insurance, and long term disability insurance after 6 months of service
• Paid holidays, annual leave, and sick leave
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed