- Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed.
- Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled.
- Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
- Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
- Supports and abides by Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Abides by Elderwood's businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.
Resident Care Aide - Wheatfield, United States - Elderwood
Description
SalaryPay:
$16 - $21 / hour
Overview
Sign on Bonus:
$5,000 within your first year of employment
*Valid Home Health Aide Certification Required. Full-time 2pm-10pm shift.
What makes Elderwood at Wheatfield Special :
Monthly staff and resident lunch
Room to grow and develop throughout the facility
Theme days and activities to celebrate holidays, game days, etc.
Elderwood is in growth mode and currently looking for a Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our team
Are you looking to further your career with a company that cares about YOU? Are you a highly motivated individual that can create a supportive and nurturing environment for our Seniors? We are looking for a compassionate and qualified Resident Care Aide - Home Health Aide (HHA) who has a passion for caring about our Residents.
Does this sound like the perfect fit? You're in the right place It's time for you to love your job and work for a company that cares about you Resident Care Aide - Home Health Aide (HHA) assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care support.
Resident Care Aide - Home Health Aide (HHA) ensure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.
RCA/HHA team members will assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care support.This position is responsible for meeting the physical and emotional needs of residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.
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Responsibilities
Resident Care Aide - Home Health Aide (HHA) Essential Job Functions:
Ability to assist residents with Daily Living Activities as needed that may include meal assistance,
grooming, medication management, showering, dressing/undressing, toileting, skin care.
Ability to use hands, arms and fingers in repeated motions that include ability to feel or operate
objects, tools, or controls including grasping and turning motions.
Ability to move and walk quickly and steadily in an emergency situation.
Ability to assist with wheelchair transport of resident(s).
Ability to apply/utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Responsible for responding immediately to residents' requests.
Assists residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADL's), according to their plan of care, individual needs and care preferences.
Dressing
Eating
Exercise
Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Assisting with Medical Supplies/Equipment
Positioning
Grooming
Toileting
Transferring
Personal Emergency Response
Routine Skin Care
Laundering of Clothing
Notifies Supervisor of changes in residents conditions or needs:
a. Receives report about status of residents from nurse prior to providing care.
b. Follows plan of care in providing daily living and personal care services for resident.
c. Informs nurse after providing personal care services and weighing residents and other services
or tasks as assigned.
Maintains facility standards for resident care by:
a. Maintains knowledge of protecting rights of residents.
b. Ensures that all residents are treated with respect and kindness.
c. Reports to nurse in charge about facility equipment that needs repair, unsafe conditions
in room or on the floor, or personal needs of residents.
d. Completes at least twelve (12) hours of in-service programs annually to reinforce or enrich
knowledge of resident needs and care.
e. Demonstrates respect for personal possessions of residents and helping maintain an
orderly pleasant environment on the floor for staff and residents.
Assists with service in the dining room for all meals as needed. Maintain facility standards for
service and customer focus techniques.
Informs nurse responsible for the care of resident and document duties performed as necessary
before leaving for break or end of shift.
Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job
duties.
Performs assigned duties according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this
position and for all staff members of this facility.
Attends facility meetings, staff meetings and required or preferred in-services.
Generates and develops ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position
productivity and satisfaction.
Performs all position duties according to safety rules and practices required for this position and as
required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference
them.
Exhibits the highest level of customer service towards residents, staff and visitors.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in
order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
Resident Care Aide - Home Health Aide (HHA) Educational Requirements and Qualifications:
Must have Certification by an approved basic training program in home health aide services approved by the Department of Health and possess written evidence of such certification.
Must maintain current annual skills testing approval.
Ability to assist residents with all aspects of Daily Living Activities including bathing, toileting, and transferring.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds; Occasional 2 person lift up to 120 pounds
Resident Care Aide - Home Health Aide (HHA) Skills and Competencies:
Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families and staff members.
Ability to read and understand task assignments, ability to report verbally and provide written documentation as required.
Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents. Respectful demeanor of residents' rights and wishes.
Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment with others.
Sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy and ability to work well with residents, families and other staff members.
Ability to perform assigned tasks to a high degree of excellence and cleanliness.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.
In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE StatementWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Posted Date3 weeks ago(4/11/2024 3:01 PM)
Requisition ID
of Openings1
Area of InterestNursing
CompanyElderwood
LocationElderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield
Position TypeRegular Full-Time
Shift2pm-10pm
SalaryPay:
$16 - $21 / hour