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Brookdale Senior Living

Operates senior living communities with care

Home Health Aide 7

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), with at least 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 be required by state law to possess current state certifications and follow regulations to maintain current certification.
  • Communicate effectively in English with residents, family members, and company associates.
  • Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
  • Use common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions, exercise good judgment in emergencies, and seek assistance when needed.
  • Meet the physical demands of standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Be able to interact with co-workers, residents, or vendors and work occasional weekends, evenings, or nights if needed for shift coverage.
  • Work with possible exposure to communicable diseases, infections, latex, blood-borne pathogens, drugs, chemicals, and other infectious or biological hazards, as well as potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents.

Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provide direct care to residents in accordance 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 traveling to and from activities and meals, according to the resident care or service plan.
  • Allow and encourage residents to perform as much of their own care as possible.
  • Document quality care in residents’ clinical records, ensuring care is accurately, timely, and appropriately documented while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Follow infection-control and safety policies and guidelines.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents and perform assigned general housekeeping duties.
  • Respond promptly and positively to residents’ 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 and perform other duties assigned by a 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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