Home Care Aide Nursing Assistant -FT Regional (47253)

Bay Aging; Virginia, Reedville (MN, VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Bay Aging is seeking a full-time regional nursing assistant to provide routine personal care, companionship, and ADL/IADL support in Lancaster County, VA. You will follow a care plan, assist with daily living tasks, and monitor home safety.

The role offers a sign-on bonus of $500 after 200 hours and a referral bonus of $250. Benefits include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, life and disability coverage, and paid holidays and leave.

Qualifications

• 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: non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Follow the care plan and provide continuous companionship.
• Assist with in-home care and personal hygiene; no lifting or transferring.
• Prepare meals, shop for groceries, and perform light housekeeping.
• Document services, maintain client records, and report changes to the supervisor.

Skills

English fluency

Independent work

Communication skills

Care plan adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

16 hours basic patient care training

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Lancaster County - Lancaster, VA 22503, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.50 Hourly, Eligible for Sign On Bonus of $500 after 200 hours completed. Employee Referral Bonus $250*

Bay Aging is seeking a full-time, regional nursing assistant to 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: Lancaster & Northumberland Counties

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
• * Active Bay Aging Employees eligible for referral bonus when candidate referred is hired and receives first paycheck

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. 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:
   • Provide stabilization during ambulation (no lifting or transferring permitted).
   • Assist with self-care and personal hygiene of face and limbs (e.g. hair, skin, nail care, shaving with electric shaver only).
   • Meal preparation and food purchasing (no feeding permitted).
   • Provides stabilization when walking or using a walker. No lifting or transferring in/out of wheelchair permitted.
   • Perform light housekeeping and laundry in areas of the house primarily used by the client.
3. Monitor home environment for health and safety:
   • Check refrigerator regularly for spoiled foods.
   • Keep the area of the house used by the client free of tripping hazards.
   • Monitor the fire safety of the residence.
4. Communication - 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 MAKING

Perform 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.

KNOWLEDGE

Working 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.

ABILITIES

• Speaks, 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.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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.

Qualifications

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

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].