Health Aide

Personal Care Aide

Full-time position to provide personal care to our elderly participants in our ESP program. Must be able to work independently and efficiently in minimally supervised setting, problem solve effectively while recognizing when to seek advice from supervisory staff, and show respect and appreciation for the participant's home, guests, and community. Schedule Split Shift : Monday - Friday, 7 : 00 AM - 11 : 00 AM & 4 : 00 PM - 8 : 00 PM, includes weekend / holiday rotation.

Job Description :

• Consistently monitors participant ADL / IADL care plans and follows plan of care as stated. Documents care provided on participant flow sheets.
• Check the health aide voicemail at the beginning of each shift and every two hours until the end of the shift. Reports any abnormal findings, alterations in participant status and / or care refusal to the team in a timely fashion by reporting to the appropriate day center call in line or Nurse On Call when applicable.
• Assists participants with ADLs per assignment, as defined in ADL / IADL care plan and as needed, for example when a participant requests assistance with toileting.
• Accompanies participants to appointments as assigned.
• Carries out simple treatments under the direction of nursing staff, including simple catheter care, skin assessments during personal care.

Qualifications and Requirements :

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