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Brookdale Senior Living

Operates senior living communities with care

Home Care Aide

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
  • Proof of completing an approved Home Health Aide program is required.
  • Must possess current state certification or state-specific required training and provide proof of required training; certification and training requirements must be kept current in accordance with state law.
  • Must have a reliable form of transportation.
  • Must communicate effectively in English with patients, family members, and company associates.
  • Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
  • Must apply common-sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions, use good judgment in emergency situations, and seek assistance when needed.
  • Must be able to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, handling or feeling with hands and fingers, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking or hearing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • The work may involve occasional weekend, evening, or night shifts, frequent travel, and potential exposure to communicable diseases, infections, latex, blood-borne pathogens, drugs, chemicals, biological hazards, and injury risks.

Responsibilities

  • Provide non-skilled home care to external Brookdale at Home clients living outside Brookdale Senior Housing Communities, meeting individual client needs with respect and dignity.
  • Work independently in clients’ personal homes without on-site supervision and support.
  • Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals, according to the client plan of care.
  • Assist with homemaker and companion tasks, including laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, and meals, according to the plan of care.
  • Follow assigned tasks and contact a supervisor if a client requests a deviation from assigned tasks.
  • Encourage clients to do as much of their own care as possible to remain active.
  • Document delivery of quality care in the client’s clinical record.
  • Follow infection-control and safety policies and guidelines.
  • Provide accurate, timely, and appropriately documented client care while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the client.
  • Respond promptly and positively to client requests for assistance.
  • Maintain effective communication and clear lines of authority and responsibility to promote positive working relationships with clients, families, and coworkers.
  • Identify changes in client status or needs and proactively communicate them to the Agency Manager in a timely manner.
  • Participate in educational programs and maintain compliance with required training.
  • Maintain a means of traveling to clients’ homes and arrive on time for assignments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Six months of experience working independently with home care clients in their own homes, providing healthcare or homecare services to the general public, is preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license is preferred.

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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