Home Care Aide

Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA

Are you looking for a career helping seniors with a one on one assignment? Are you searching for a second job and/or flexible scheduling? Your search is over- A Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA career with Brookdale at Home is the Job for you! Most of Brookdale's Private Duty Agency offices are located within a Brookdale Senior Living Community. Full-time; Part-time and PRN positions available. Same day interviews available!

• One on One companionship
• Non-Medical Hands on Care; including dressing, bathing, grooming, personal care and assistance with transfers
• Housekeeping and Laundry
• Pet Care
• Transportation to Doctor's appointments and other errands
• Medication Reminders

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to external Brookdale at Home clients, living outside the walls of a Brookdale Senior Housing Community, which reflects Brookdale's philosophy and standards of non-skilled home care. Assists in meeting the client's individual needs while treating the clients with respect and dignity.

1. Works independently without on-site supervision and support in the client's personal home.
2. Assists clients with the 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.
3. Assists clients with homemaker companion tasks such as laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, meals, according to the plan of care.
4. Follows assignment tasks. Contacts supervisor if client desires deviation from assigned tasks.
5. Allows and encourages client to do as much of their own care as possible, to remain active.
6. Documents the delivery of quality care in the client's clinical record.
7. Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines.
8. Implements client care that is accurate, timely and appropriately documented; maintains confidentiality at all times.
9. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the patient.
10. Responds promptly and positively to client requests for assistance.
11. Maintains consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with client, families, and co-workers.
12. Identifies changes in client status or needs and proactively communicates to the Agency Manager in a timely manner.
13. Participates in educational programs and maintains compliance with required training.
14. Maintains means to travel to client's home to arrive on time for assignment.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. Proof of completing an approved Home Health Aide program is required. Six months experience in working independently with home care clients in the general public in their own personal homes providing healthcare/homecare services is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements

In accordance with state law, must possess current state certification or state specific required training and provide proof of required training. Will follow regulations to maintain current certification and/or training requirements. Must have a reliable form of transportation. Must have a valid state identification card and a valid driver's license is preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infections, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
• Requires Travel: Frequently

Management/Decision Making

Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively in English with patients, family members and other associates of the company. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral form. Uses good judgment in emergency situations, and seeks assistance when needed.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.