Home Care Aide Nursing Assistant -FT Regional

BAY AGING•Newport News, VA

45d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position involves providing routine personal care, excluding toileting/diapering, assistance with home chores, companionship, and comfort to clients. The role requires performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Incidental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). The Home Care Aide Nursing Assistant reports directly to the Personal Care Supervisor and will work in the Hampton & Newport News areas.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
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.
Stay current in the knowledge of their profession through 8 hours of in-service training every year.
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.

Nice To Haves

16 hours of basic training in patient care and home management (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, including 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).
Perform meal preparation and food purchasing (no feeding permitted).
Provide 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, including checking the 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.
Perform a limited number of routine tasks prescribed by the care plan.
Rely on practical experience to accomplish tasks.
Inform supervisor of changes in client’s behavior, medical condition and when there are fire/safety concerns.

Benefits

Health insurance the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment
Vision insurance the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment
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 after 6 months of service
Supplement life insurance after 6 months of service
Long term disability insurance after 6 months of service
Paid holidays
Annual leave
Sick leave
Employee assistance program
Sign On Bonus of $500 after 200 hours completed
Employee Referral Bonus $250 (Active Bay Aging Employees eligible for referral bonus when candidate referred is hired and receives first paycheck)