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Brookdale Senior Living

Operates senior living communities with care

Home Health Aide

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), at least one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A certificate showing completion of the 75-hour home health aide curriculum is required.
  • Current state certifications may be required under state law, and the employee must follow regulations to maintain current certification.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents, family members, and company associates.
  • Ability to follow written or verbal instructions and apply common-sense understanding to written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to use basic technical skills to complete repetitive, well-defined duties and answer basic organizational questions.
  • Ability to use good judgment in emergencies and seek assistance when needed.
  • Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and using hands and fingers to handle or feel.
  • Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings, or nights when needed for shift coverage.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care to residents under the supervision of a professional nurse, consistent with the organization's home health care standards and with respect for residents' 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.
  • Encourage residents to perform as much of their own care as possible.
  • Document quality care in residents' clinical records accurately, promptly, and appropriately, 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.
  • Communicate changes in residents' status or needs to the nurse in a timely manner.
  • Maintain effective communication and working relationships with residents, families, and coworkers.
  • Participate in educational programs.
  • Perform other duties 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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