Home Health Aide

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. • Florence, NJ

22d • $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 supports residents’ individual needs while treating them with respect and dignity. The aide follows resident care/service plans, documents care, communicates changes in residents’ status to the nurse, and helps maintain a safe and orderly environment. This job description provides an overview rather than a comprehensive list of duties; associates may be assigned additional duties by their supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Provide a certificate showing completion of a 75-hour home health aide curriculum.
• May need current state certifications and must follow applicable regulations to maintain certification, in accordance with state law.
• Basic skill level and ability to follow written or verbal instructions; basic technical skills to complete repetitive, well-defined duties.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and 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 and/or oral instructions.
• Use good judgment in emergencies and seek assistance when needed.
• Ability to make routine decisions using detailed guidelines, with limited independent judgment.

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 getting to and from activities and meals according to their care/service plans.
• Allow and 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 timely, document it appropriately, and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents.
• Perform assigned general housekeeping duties.
• Respond promptly and positively to residents’ requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and co-workers 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 as assigned by the supervisor.

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 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 voluntary benefits for eligible full-time associates, including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
• For qualified associates with at least one year of service, Brookdale advances naturalization application fees up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing programs supporting health and wellness.
• Robust training program and opportunities to grow and learn.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED