Home Health Aide - Ghent, United States - Ghent Assisted Living

Description

New Rate: ( Up to $20.75/hr)

Available Shift's: FT/PD/PT

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Fun, Family-Like Team, and Atmosphere
• Work in a Beautifully Remodeled Office
• Professional Growth & Stability
• Innovative Training Programs

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

a) Responds promptly to resident needs.
b) Acts in accordance with policy and procedures established relative to infection control and blood borne pathogens. Follows the established protocol for universal precautions.
c) Observes the working environment and identifies potential hazards. Notifies the appropriate individual(s) regarding these potential hazards.
d) Maintains an adequate level of supplies needed to provide proper resident care. Ensures these supplies are kept in a neat and orderly manner.
e) Operates equipment in accordance with specified procedures. Makes sure certain general maintenance guidelines are followed and informs the supervisor when equipment does not appear to be operating properly.
f) Acts in accordance with established safety and disaster prevention rules. Actively participates in safety disaster drills.
g) Follows established performance improvement (PI) standards and participates on PI Teams as assigned.
h) Attends all mandatory in-service and other in-services as assigned.
i) Documents cares rendered in Point Click Care computerized chart.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required. Satisfactory completion of a recognized Training Program for Home Health Aides.
2. Current Home Health Aide certification.
3. Previous experience serving the dementia or geriatric population preferred.
4. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
5. Ability to problem solve effectively and to make independent decisions within the guidelines of established protocols when necessary.
6. Ability to use computer and other technical equipment.
7. Ability to remain calm and focused when evacuating residents in the event of an emergency.

Work Location: One location

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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