Home Care Aide -Nursing Assistant

Bay Aging; Colonial Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bay Aging is seeking a Home Care Aide to provide routine personal care, companionship, and light housekeeping for clients in Colonial Beach, VA. Duties include ADLs, meal prep guidance, and monitoring safety, all per the care plan.

The role reports to the Personal Care Supervisor and requires HIPAA compliance and strong English communication. Eligible for sign-on bonus and benefits beginning after a short eligibility period; full-time schedule typically Monday through Friday with some weekend

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading and writing English.
• Ability to follow care plans and document services.
• Effective communication with clients, families and supervisor.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills for elder care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship per the care plan.
• Assist with activities of daily living within the home.
• Monitor safety, report changes to supervisor, complete records.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times.

Skills

English fluency

Compassionate care

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Eligible for Sign On Bonus of $500 after 200 hours completed. Employee Referral Bonus $250*Provide routine personal care excluding toileting/diapering, assistance with home chores, companionship and comfort to clients. Perform Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Incidental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). Report to the Personal Care Supervisor. Location: Colonial Beach, VA Schedule: Monday-Friday and Every Other Weekend.Benefits to include: Health, Vision, Dental insurance the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment; 401k Retirement Plan with company match of 100% on the first 4% invested and 50% on the next 2% for a maximum match of 5% on a contribution of 6% or more; basic life insurance, supplement life insurance, and long term disability insurance after 6 months of service; paid holidays, annual leave, and sick leave; employee assistance program, and more. * Active Bay Aging Employees eligible for referral bonus when candidate referred is hired and receives first paycheck.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1) Follow the individual Care Plan developed by the Personal Assistant Supervisor. Provide continuous companionship to client.2) Provide assistance to client inside the place of residence:a) Provide stabilization during ambulation (no lifting or transferring permitted).b) Assist with self-care and personal hygiene of face and limbs (e.g. hair, skin, nail care, shaving with electric shaver only).c) Meal preparation and food purchasing (no feeding permitted).d) Provides stabilization when walking or using a walker. No lifting or transferring in/out of wheelchair permitted.e) Perform light housekeeping and laundry in areas of the house primarily used by the client.3) Monitor home environment for health and safety:a) Check refrigerator regularly for spoiled foods.b) Keep the area of the house used by the client free of tripping hazards.c) Monitor the fire safety of the residence.4) Communication and training – Document all services provided. Complete Aide records daily and submit weekly. Communicate all changes in client’s physical or mental condition to Supervisor including suspicions of exploitation, abuse or neglect. Complete at least 8 hours of training per calendar year.DECISION MAKINGPerform a limited number of routine tasks prescribed by the care plan. Rely on practical experience to accomplish them. Inform supervisor of changes in client’s behavior, medical condition and when there are fire/safety concerns.KNOWLEDGEWorking knowledge of:Patient care and home management.HIPAA regulations.Agency’s policies, procedures and operating guidelines related to Home Care.Stay current in the knowledge of their profession through 8 hours of in-service training every year.ABILITIESSpeaks, reads and writes English fluently.Works independently in various care locations (private residence, nursing home, long-term care facilities) across the service area of Bay Aging.Work and communicate effectively with older adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.Establishes and maintains caring relationships with clients and their families even in difficult circumstances.Establishes professional relationships with staff in medical and nursing facilities when applicable.Maintains regular communication with Care Supervisor via regular phone calls and/or visit to Agency’s office.Is considerate of clients and hold their personal information confidential.Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy.Keeps clients active and engaged in daily activities.The work is performed in the client’s home and in public areas (shops, professional offices). It requires repeated standing, bending, stooping, pulling, pushing and lifting weights up to 25lbs unassisted. None of the essential functions of the position can be performed virtually away from the assigned places of work.Must be 18 years of age.16 hours of basic training in patient care and home management preferred. Experience and positive employment references may be accepted in lieu of training.FLSA status: This is a non-exempt position.Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. From time to time, the supervisor will ask the job holder to perform additional duties related to the completion of the work.Bay Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or disability status. Bay Aging is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact MaDena DuChemin, Director, Human Resources at [phone], Ext. 1228 or [e-mail].