Home Health Aide

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•West Orange, NJ

5d•$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 aide helps meet residents’ individual needs while treating them with respect and dignity, and performs duties according to resident care/service plans. The position also requires accurate care documentation, adherence to infection-control and safety policies, effective communication, and participation in educational programs. Additional duties may be assigned by the 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.
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 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 understanding to carry out written or oral instructions, exercise good judgment in emergencies, and seek assistance when needed.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings, or nights if 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 the resident care/service plan.
Allow and encourage residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
Document delivery of quality care in the resident’s clinical record.
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 co-workers to promote positive working relationships and clear lines of authority and responsibility.
Identify changes in resident status or needs and communicate them to the nurse in a timely manner.
Participate in educational programs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part- and full-time associates.
401(k) for eligible part- 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 ID theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off and 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 and 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 health and wellness programs.
For qualified associates with at least one year of service, Brookdale advances naturalization application fees up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.