In-Home Aide
About The Position
Givens Aldersgate continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Aldersgate promotes inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities. Givens Aldersgate a nonprofit life plan community in Charlotte NC, works to help our independent living residents that want to age with choices and remain in their home, where they’re most comfortable. As an In-Home Aide and Companion, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know your clients one-on-one, helping them live a healthy, happy and safe life at home. We’re looking for PRN In-Home Aides and Companions (less than 20hrs per week) to float -7a-3p, 3p -11p or 7p – 7a with weekend shifts required.
Requirements
- High School or GED equivalent is preferred
- No evidence of exclusion from the OIG registry
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 10 feet with or without a mechanical device
- Must be able to sit approximately 10% of the time and stand for approximately 90% of the time
- Ability to travel frequently, with an active driver's license
- Active CPR certificate or willingness to obtain with six months of joining the team
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in home care, home health, geriatrics or LTC preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Offer companionship by joining clients on walks or accompanying them on visits
- Assist and perform tasks delegated by Campus and Home Care nurses to support clients with their ADLs and IADLs
- Assist Home Care clients with activities such as shopping, transportation to appointments and daily tasks that do not require extensive "hands on" care
- Support clients with household management tasks, such as caring for their pets, closet organization, light housekeeping, etc.
- Communicate changes in a resident’s condition to the nurse on duty
- Maintain chart documentation, and utilize applicable software to do so
- Always practice safety and infection control methods
- Protect yourself with proper transfer and lift techniques
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of any PHI per HIPAA requirements
- Participate in ongoing education and training offered by Givens and/or outside resources as required
- Always practice within your scope of training, license and certification, whilst also adhering to all relevant and applicable policies and procedures
- Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and professional career growth programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free access to personal and mental health support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
