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lifespacecommunities; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities in Bloomington, MN is hiring for a home health role at Friendship Village of Bloomington. The position involves assisting residents with basic health routines, monitoring and reporting on well-being, and providing emotional support in collaboration with nursing staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in the home health setting is preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Must have a valid state driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with simple health care routines such as reminders to maintain diet restriction, medication regimen, and recommended exercises.
• Provide observations and feedback to the caseworker on resident's behavior, mood, and adjustment in the home.
• Give emotional support and encouragement during periods of loneliness, depression, bereavement, etc.
• Record observations on the appropriate form for each resident visit.
• Communicate with nurse or director of home health on a weekly basis or more often as necessary.
• Immediately report emergency situations by phone to nurse or home health office.
• Coordinate visits with scheduling coordinator, nurse, or director of home health to align with other personnel.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community: Friendship Village of Bloomington

Address: 8100 Highwood Drive

Bloomington, Minnesota 55438

Pay Range $15.00-$20.45+ Hourly

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission.

A few details about the role:

• Assist with simple health care routines such as reminders to maintain diet restriction, medication regimen, and recommended exercises.
• Provide observations and detailed feedback to the caseworker on resident's behavior, mood, and adjustment in the home.
• Give emotional support and encouragement during period of loneliness, depression, bereavement, etc.
• Record observations and signs each entry on the appropriate form for each resident visit.
• Communicate on a weekly basis or more often as necessary with the nurse or director of home health.
• Immediately report emergency situations by phone to nurse or home health office.
• Confirm on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the scheduling coordinator, nurse, or director of home health to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.

And here's what you need to apply:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in the home health setting preferred.
• Successful completion of at least eight hours of generic training in an approved basic education program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record, and reliable transportation.

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Starting pay will be determined by skills, experience, and internal equity.

Pay determined by level of experience and position-related competencies.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

Equal Opportunity Employer