Overview
This role is a back-up scheduler position. This position will work approximately 3-5 hours a week scheduling/completing administrative tasks and will spend the rest of their scheduled hours as a caregiver working directly with our clients. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to gain more knowledge with the potential to grow!
Responsibilities
One on One companionship
Non-Medical Hands on Care; including dressing, bathing, grooming, personal care and assistance with transfers
Housekeeping and Laundry
Pet Care
Transportation to Doctor's appointments and other errands
Medication Reminders
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.
Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:
Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
Variety of Associate Discounts
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.
Responsibilities
Provides direct care to clients, while promoting the client's highest level of functioning, as directed by the BAH Agency Leader and/or under the supervision of a licensed nurse when applicable by state rule. Assists in maintaining the client's environment in a safe and neat manner. Promotes quality services within non-skilled home care standards as well as applicable state home care agency regulations.
Receives and communicates changes in the client's care needs and requested changes in specific home care services to the BAH Agency Leader as needed.
Provides personal care and/or concierge/homemaker/companion services to the client per their individualized plan of care.
Documents all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.
Prepares residents for meals and assists to and from the dining areas. Assists with set up and feeding of meals.
Assists residents with toilet and incontinence care. Makes incontinence checks at least every 2 hours and provides incontinent care as needed when providing care greater than 2 hours in a row.
Keeps client's home neat and clean.
Performs vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as per client's care plan.
Completes prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and other ADL care according to the plan of care.
Maintains a working knowledge of the home care agency's policy & procedures pertinent to role.
Assists in turning, positioning, and repositioning of clients.
Communicates effectively with the clients, families, visitors and the BAH agency leader and scheduler.
Actively participates in Community Quality Assurance Program.
Maintains education development to include attending ongoing education development to maintain compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of client care practices and maintains compliance with required annual training.
Maintains client confidentiality.
Assists clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the client plan of care.
Assists clients with homemaker companion tasks such as laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, meals, according to the plan of care.
Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines.
Maintains means to travel to client's homes to arrive on time for assignment.
Communicates with supervisor at least 2 hours prior to assignment if unable to come to work.
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 ExperienceProof of completing an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program is required. Six months experience in health care is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsSuccessful completion of State C.N.A. course. Must maintain CNA certification.
Management/Decision MakingMakes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
Knowledge and SkillsHas 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. Must have working knowledge of facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster drills. Ability to follow facility policies. Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.
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, or crawl
Talk or hear
Taste or smell
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
On-Call on an as needed basis
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
Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
Requires Travel: Frequently
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Information
Hiring at: $18.00 / hour
Job LocationsUS-IL-Chicago
CategoryHealthcare
Sub-CategoryClinical Care
Position TypeRegular Part-Time
ShiftAll Shifts
ID2022-191895
Location : NameBrookdale Lake View-BAH
Location : Address3121 N. Sheridan Road
Location : LocationUS-IL-Chicago
