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Brookdale Senior Living

Operates senior living communities with care

Home Health Aide Overnight

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10
Part-timeFlorham Park, NJ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), and a minimum of one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must provide a certificate showing completion of the 75-hour home health aide curriculum.
  • May need to possess current state certifications and follow regulations to maintain current certification, in accordance with state law.
  • Must have basic skill proficiency and be able to follow written or verbal instructions, with basic technical skills to complete repetitive, well-defined duties and basic organizational knowledge to answer questions.
  • Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
  • Must communicate effectively in English with residents, family members, and other company associates.
  • Must use good judgment in emergency situations and seek assistance when needed.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, handle or feel with hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, or vendors; occasional weekend, evening, or night work may be needed for shift coverage.
  • May be exposed to communicable diseases and infections, injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents, latex, blood-borne pathogens, and various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards.

Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provide direct care to residents consistent with the organization's home health care philosophy and standards, meeting individual needs with respect and dignity.
  • 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 perform as much of their own care as possible.
  • Document the delivery of quality care in the resident's clinical record.
  • Follow infection-control and safety policies and guidelines.
  • Implement resident care accurately and promptly, document it appropriately, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, and perform general housekeeping duties as assigned.
  • Respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords.
  • Maintain clear lines of authority and responsibility and communicate effectively to promote positive working relationships with residents, families, and co-workers.
  • Identify changes in resident 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.

Desired Qualifications

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

About the Company

Brookdale Senior Living

Operates senior living communities with care

Brookdale Senior Living operates a nationwide network of senior living communities offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Residents choose a living environment and receive personalized care and wellness programs, with monthly fees for housing, care, and amenities and optional online billing tools. The company differentiates itself by its large geographic footprint, diverse residential options, and a focus on compassionate care and community engagement that supports residents’ wellbeing. Its goal is to enrich residents’ lives by promoting wellness, helping them fulfill lifelong wishes, and keeping them connected with friends and family in a comfortable, respectful setting.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Brentwood, TN
Founded
1978

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