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PRN Home Health Aide at Brookdale Senior Living in Blaine, Minnesota

Posted in Health Care 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Overview

Hiring Nationwide Immediately!



PRN Home Health Aide for the greater Blaine/Champlin/Maple Grove, MN area



Must have required 75 hours of training



Make Lives Better Including Your Own.



The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates, so you’ll receive competitive compensation and a benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile. The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. But you’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can enjoy opportunities to grow your career, as well as ongoing programs catered to your health, financial, mental, and emotional needs. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself.



Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.



We believe that in order to best serve our residents and patients, we need to first serve our associates. One way we do that is through our benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited to:



Full-time and part-time associate benefits:



  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

  • Benefit plan package

  • Employee Stock Purchase Program

  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

  • Associate Compassion Fund

  • Associate Discounts

  • Identity theft protection

  • Pet savings and insurance plans

  • Voluntary benefits available


Full-time associate benefits:



  • Extensive Insurance Plans, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account and more.

  • Paid Time Off

  • Adoption Benefit

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Company-provided life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)

  • Voluntary STD and LTD


Responsibilities


Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provides direct care to residents, which reflect Brookdale’s philosophy and standards of home health care. Assists in meeting the residents' individual needs while treating the resident with respect and dignity.



  1. Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service plan.

  2. Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.

  3. Documents the delivery of quality care in the resident's clinical record.

  4. Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines.

  5. Implements resident care that is accurately, timely and appropriately documented; maintains confidentiality at all times.

  6. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents.

  7. Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned.

  8. Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords.

  9. Maintains consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with residents, families, and co-workers.

  10. Identifies changes in resident status or needs and communicates to the nurse in a timely manner.

  11. Participates in educational programs.

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); and minimum of one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a health care setting is preferred, but not required.



Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
In accordance with state law, may need to possess current state certifications and follow regulations to maintain current certification.



Management/Decision Making
Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with limited 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 residents, 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.



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 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, infectious, or biological hazards

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

Schedule: Regular Part-Time





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