Home Health Aide

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Voorhees Township, NJ

23d•$19 - $21

About The Position

Under the supervision of a professional nurse, the Home Health Aide provides direct care to residents in accordance with Brookdale’s philosophy and standards of home health care. The role helps meet residents’ individual needs while treating them with respect and dignity. The aide supports residents with daily activities, documents care, follows safety and infection-control procedures, maintains a clean and orderly environment, responds to requests for assistance, communicates changes in resident status to the nurse, and participates in educational programs. Duties may include other tasks assigned by a supervisor. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and a certificate showing completion of a 75-hour home health aide curriculum. State certifications may also be required, depending on applicable state law. The position involves routine decisions guided by detailed instructions and requires basic communication, reading, writing, and technical skills. Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and potential exposure to communicable diseases, latex, blood-borne pathogens, and other hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of one to three months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificate showing completion of a 75-hour home health aide curriculum.
May be required by state law to possess current state certifications and comply with regulations to maintain certification.
Basic skills to follow written or verbal instructions and complete repetitive, well-defined duties.
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 company associates.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions, use good judgment in emergencies, and seek assistance when needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a health care setting is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and traveling to and from activities and meals, according to the resident care/service plan.
Encourage residents to perform as much of their own care as possible.
Document the delivery of quality care in residents’ clinical records.
Follow infection-control and safety policies and guidelines.
Provide resident care accurately and on time, document it appropriately, and maintain confidentiality.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents.
Perform general housekeeping duties as assigned.
Respond promptly and positively to residents’ requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, and coworkers to promote positive working relationships and clear lines of authority and responsibility.
Identify changes in residents’ status or needs and communicate them to the nurse in a timely manner.
Participate in educational programs.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional ID 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 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.
Naturalization application fee advances of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been employed for at least one year.