Home Health Aide

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Wayne, NJ

7d•$19 - $22

About The Position

Under the supervision of a professional nurse, the Home Health Aide provides direct care to residents in accordance with Brookdale’s home health care philosophy and standards. The role supports residents’ individual needs while treating them with respect and dignity. The aide assists with daily living activities, documents care, follows safety and infection-control policies, maintains a clean environment, responds to requests for assistance, communicates changes in residents’ status to the nurse, and participates in educational programs. Duties may include other tasks assigned by a supervisor. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience or training (or an equivalent combination), and a certificate showing completion of a 75-hour home health aide curriculum. Previous health care setting experience is preferred but not required. State certification may be required in accordance with applicable law. The role involves routine decisions guided by detailed instructions and requires basic communication, comprehension, and technical skills. The position includes physical activity such as standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and lifting up to 50 pounds, along with possible exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, latex, and other hazards. Occasional weekend, evening, or night work may be needed to ensure shift coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificate showing completion of a 75-hour home health aide curriculum.
May be required to possess current state certifications and follow applicable regulations to maintain certification.
Ability to follow written or verbal instructions and complete repetitive, well-defined duties.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents, family members, and company associates.
Ability to use common-sense judgment and seek assistance when needed, including in emergencies.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the listed physical activities.
Occasional weekend, evening, or night work may be needed to ensure shift coverage.

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.
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 promptly, 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 resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, and coworkers to support 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 a supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k) for eligible associates; temporary associates may participate.
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.
Qualified associates employed for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.