Caregiver / Home Care Aid - CNA Preferred

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.

Provides direct care to external clients living outside the walls of a Brookdale Senior Housing Community, while promoting the client's highest level of functioning, as directed by the BAH Agency Leader and/or under the supervision of a licensed nurse when applicable by state rule. Assists in maintaining the client's environment in a safe and neat manner. Promotes quality services within non-skilled home care standards as well as applicable state home care agency regulations.

1. Works independently in the client's personal home with supervision and support as per state regulations.
2. Receives and communicates changes in the client's care needs and requested changes in specific home care services to the BAH Agency Leader as needed.
3. Provides personal care and/or concierge/homemaker/companion services to the client per their individualized plan of care.
4. Documents all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.
5. Assists 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.
6. Prepares residents for meals and assists to and from the dining areas. Assists with set up and feeding of meals.
7. Assists residents with toilet and incontinence care. Makes incontinence checks at least every 2 hours and provides incontinent care as needed when providing care greater than 2 hours in a row.
8. Keeps client's home neat and clean.
9. Performs vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as per client's care plan.
10. Completes prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and other ADL care according to the plan of care.
11. Maintains a working knowledge of the home care agency's policy & procedures pertinent to role.
12. Assists in turning, positioning, and repositioning of clients.
13. Communicates effectively and proactively with the clients, families, visitors and the BAH Agency Leader and scheduler.
14. Actively participates in Community Quality Assurance Program.
15. Maintains education development to include attending ongoing education development to maintain compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of client care practices and maintains compliance with required annual training.
16. Maintains client confidentiality.
17. Assists clients with homemaker companion tasks such as laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, meals, according to the plan of care.
18. Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines.
19. Maintains means to travel to client's homes 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.

Education and Experience

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

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements

Successful completion of State C.N.A. course. Must maintain CNA certification. Reliable transportation is required. Must have a valid state identification card, with a valid driver's license being preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

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. Must have working knowledge of facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster drills. Ability to follow facility policies. Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.

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