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Posted: 2019-09-20
Home Health Aide
Heritage Pointe Senior Living   |   View on map   |   

Assist clients in getting ready for their daily, evening or night routines as delegated by licensed nurse and according to each client’s service plan. • Assist clients with the following needs according to each client’s individualized service plan after being competency tested and evaluated by a registered nurse: o Assist clients with self-administration of medication and/or medication administration o Assist clients with body positioning or transferring of a client o Assist clients with feeding if necessary o Assist clients with bowel and bladder control, devices, and training programs o Assist clients with therapeutic or passive range of motion exercises o Assist clients with bathing o Assist clients with all activities of daily living as needed o Transports and/or escorts clients to dining room at meal times • Respond to client emergency calls and determine what services are needed and contact the appropriate person in accordance with Medical Emergency Policy. • Clean client apartments as scheduled and according to standard of practice. • Clean common areas of community as assigned and as appropriate. • Respond to client concerns and requests, which includes, but is not limited to, checking ill clients, facilitating client interaction, etc. • Observe and assist clients during meals and report any concerns to the Director of Health Services. • Document in each client’s medical chart the services performed for the client during the shift. • Communicate pertinent information regarding client status to the next attendant coming on duty before leaving the shift. • Must be adaptable, flexible to changes, and able to prioritize and organize work efficiently to accomplish workload within time allotted. • Maintain a positive attitude in relation to customer service program. • Comply with established safety rules and regulations. • Promptly reports accidents, incidents, and unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment to supervisor. • Understand, comply with, and promote all rules regarding resident’s rights. • Abide by the facility’s policies, procedures and practices. • Participate in and support Quality efforts throughout the facility. Home Health Aide ALF - March 2019 • Attend meetings and mandatory in-services, including orientation and annual training in accordance with company policy and state regulations. • Knowledge and adherence to safety/disaster preparedness plan. • All other duties as needed.


JOB REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. • Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred. • Experience in an Assisted Living community is preferred. • Must have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job. • Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, resident’s families and employees. • Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. • Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry. • Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

JOB BENEFITS


MORE INFORMATION
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Health Aids and Assistance
JOB DURATION: Full and Part Time

CONTACT
Jill Jay
507-337-4330
jill.jay@twsl.com

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