Home Care Aide

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Dripping Springs, TX

About The Position

Brookdale at Home seeks a Home Care Aide to provide non-skilled, one-on-one home care to clients living in their own homes outside Brookdale Senior Housing Communities. The aide supports clients’ individual needs while treating them with respect and dignity, following Brookdale’s standards and each client’s plan of care. The role works independently in clients’ homes and includes direct personal care, companionship, homemaker tasks, and documentation of care. Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions are available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proof of completion of an approved Home Health Aide program.
Current state certification or state-specific required training, with proof provided; maintain certification or training as required by regulations.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively in English with patients, family members, and company associates.
Ability to follow written or verbal instructions, use common sense, and exercise good judgment in emergencies while seeking assistance when needed.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience working independently with home care clients in their personal homes, providing healthcare or home care services.
Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, non-skilled care to Brookdale at Home clients in their personal homes.
Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, and getting to and from activities and meals, according to the plan of care.
Provide companionship and assist with homemaker tasks such as laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.
Follow assigned tasks and contact a supervisor if a client requests a deviation from them.
Encourage clients to do as much of their own care as possible to remain active.
Document the delivery of quality care in the client’s clinical record.
Follow infection-control and safety policies and guidelines.
Provide accurate and timely care, document it appropriately, and maintain confidentiality.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the client.
Respond promptly and positively to client requests for assistance.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, and coworkers to maintain positive working relationships.
Identify changes in client status or needs and promptly communicate them to the Agency Manager.
Participate in educational programs and complete required training.
Maintain a means of transportation to arrive on time at client assignments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k) for eligible part-time and full-time associates; temporary associates may also participate.
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Professional development and ongoing programs focused on health and wellness.
Advancement of naturalization application fees up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been employed for at least one year.