Certified Home Health Aides

Certified Home Health Aides (Internal and External applicants). Live Long Well Care is now accepting internal and external applications for Part Time and Full-Time Certified Home Health Aides to provide personal care and companionship for seniors. Day & Night Positions are available as well as weekends. CHHA Certification is required. Must be able to work some weekends. Must have a valid Driver's License and clean driving record. Services will be provided to various addresses/clients within a 30-mile radius of the branch address. Must have an up-to-date smartphone for the electronic viewing and capture of Time and Attendance, Care Tasks, and Communication. Why join us? Live Long Well Care® offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities to match job seekers of all backgrounds and career levels at all of our various branches. Our team members play an integral role in helping our clients achieve and/or maintain their maximum level of independence in their own homes. Live Long Well Care® is a dynamic company that strives to provide our team members with an enriching and fulfilling work environment. There are numerous advantages to working for Live Long Well Care, including: Flexible hours. Generous paid-time off program (vacation). 401(k) with company match. Continuing Education Opportunities. Internal Growth Support. Advance Pay/On-demand Pay options. Transfer opportunities between multiple branches. Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits offered. Position Summary This position reports to the CSM (Client Services Manager) and/or designated supervisor in accordance with Company policy and regulatory requirements. This position is synonymous with the positions of Companion, Housekeeper, Homemaker, and Chore Worker. Principal Duties And Responsibilities Is knowledgeable of, interprets, and supports the philosophy, purpose, mission, goals, policies, and standards of the organization. Represents the company in a positive manner while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for clients and other employees alike. Works within the company programs to promote safety and the well-being of all clients and employees. Provide general assistance and care to patient/clients in accordance with the non-personal care plan. Plans meals, purchases food and household supplies and prepares and serves nutritious meals in accordance with the non-personal care plan. Works to provide for a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the patient/client and family. Washes dishes, cleans the kitchen after meals, launders clothes, bed linens, and performs other housekeeping activities normally accomplished on a daily or weekly basis, in accordance with the non-personal care plan. Provides companionship for the patient/client as required. Medication reminders. Performs other duties, such as transportation of the independent patient/client, when directed by the supervisor. Accurately and thoroughly documents services provided in accordance with agency policy on day services are rendered, submits in a timely manner. Immediately reports any changes in patient/client’s needs, condition, or incidents to the supervisor in a timely manner. Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with patient/clients/families and co-workers participating in case conference as appropriate. Maintains and enhances skills through attending appropriate staff development programs. Appearance is professional and complies with agency dress code. Assignments are fulfilled with reliability and punctuality. Maintains a cooperative manner towards patient/client/family members of the healthcare team. Listens and responds to patient/client’s needs in a sensitive and timely manner either through own initiative as appropriate, or by referral to the supervisor. Assists the supervisor by providing feedback in regard to updating the non-personal care plan. Professional Conduct & Development Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement activities as assigned. Communicates information that enables collection and root cause analysis of data to identify opportunities for improvement. Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs, and obtains continuing education as required by Company policy, and regulation. Maintains and enhances clinical practice skills. Performs other duties as assigned in response to patient/client, office and/or facility needs. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient and employee information. Maintains strict confidentiality of Agency proprietary and business information. Other Duties And Responsibilities Reports for work on time and prepared to assume duties. Adheres to company dress code. Records work accurately and legibly. Follows policy for reporting in sick or absent. Schedules all time off with supervisory approval. Varies work schedules to meet Agency needs. Adheres to company policy, procedure, and processes. Responds to internal and external customers in a professional and friendly manner. Offers assistance as needed or directs individual to appropriate resources with proper follow through. Wears ID badge in a visible location, if required. Complies timely with all requirements related to risk management, safety, infection control, TB screening, security, and fire, as appropriate. Provides a safe environment for clients, employees, and others. Assumes responsibility for all mandatory in-services, certification, and/or licensure, competencies, etc. Prerequisites Education: High school graduation or GED required. The candidate must have successfully completed a certified home health aide program. Direct Previous Experience Two years’ experience in a similar position desired. Two years’ experience working with the elderly desired. Skills/Competencies Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently. Ability to work with minimal or close supervision. Must conduct all business with a professional manner and with a high level of confidentiality. Must pass competency testing on hire and ongoing for the basics of, but not limited to: Meal preparation, housekeeping, infection control, safety in the home, proper handling of emergencies, transportation, dog walking and care. Other Qualifications Must have an updated Android or iPhone smartphone device (see Aide visit/documentation requirements). Current listing with no substantial finding on state Aide Registry, as state appropriate, if applicable. Abilities Work indoors for the majority of the workday (fluorescent lights, HVAC system, carpeted/vinyl flooring, normal housing noise levels). Provide a reliable means of transportation as required. Possess the physical ability to perform job-related duties which may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, pulling and the ability to provide partial or complete assistance with non-personal activities of daily living, without assistance from another healthcare worker, or significant other. Ability to work in time-sensitive or stressful situations. Sit in a chair/stand for extended periods. Travel Ability to commute to various client locations throughout the workday/week. Eligibility to drive on company business and a satisfactory driving record required. Working Conditions 50-90% of work is performed in a client’s home. The position does have exposure to malodorous, infectious, body fluids and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleaning/disinfectant agents. About Live Long Well Care At Live Long Well Care, we want to be your personal concierge to The Weller Life®, a lifestyle built upon maintaining and enjoying independence and peace of mind. We want to partner with you to help you write every new chapter in your life as independently as possible. In other words, we want you to continue enjoying your active social life while also helping you maintain your current level of wellness.Since our establishment in January 2006, Live Long Well Care has a long history of helping seniors age in place in the comfort of their own home. Founded by operators of award-winning Life Plan Communities since the 1990’s, Live Long Well Care was formed to provide individualized care and assistance all in the comfort of our clients own home. In fact, our offices are located within Life Plan Communities where we collaborate with nationally recognized talent in wellness and healthcare. Our unique and long-standing working relationship with these industry professionals, positions us to provide more than just standard care - we strive to provide our clients The Weller Life®.Our trained, skilled, and compassionate team of care providers are dedicated to providing top-quality services. We enable our clients to improve their current level of independence by creating Personalized Service Plans for each client that are tailored to their individual requests, catered to fit their schedule, and designed to handle those difficult or undesirable daily tasks. Common daily tasks provided include personal care, companionship, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, laundry assistance, hygiene assistance, medication assistance and/or reminders, transportation, assisting with errands, and assistance with pet care. #J-18808-Ljbffr Live Long Well Care, LLC - In-Home Care