Home Health Aide - Advanced

Brightstar Care of West Bend

Home Health Aide - Advanced

west bend, WI
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Available days and times:

    Friday from 7:30pm-9:30pm (Richfield) Saturdays from 9:00am-11:00am (West Bend)

    Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you?

    We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard. We are looking for immediate coverage to join our team to provide quality client care.

    Position Responsibilities Summary:

    The Home Health Aide - Advanced (HHAA) is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. The HHAA is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.

    What We Offer

    At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing.

    We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

    Paid Training

    Employee recognition program where earned stars may be redeemed for gift cards

    Joint Commission accredited

    We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments

    Part of a team with Director of Nursing Oversight

    Employee referral bonus

    Travel time reimbursement

    Weekly pay

    Flexible schedule (make your own standard schedule- as many or as few hours as you desire)

    We promote from within

    Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice

    Variety of in-home and assisted living assignments, procedures, and treatments

    Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device

    Responsibilities:

    Assist the client with toileting activities, including bowel and bladder care.

    Must consistently cover shifts that are specified above

    Must demonstrate flexibility in covering other shifts on short notice

    Hoyer lift/Sit-to-stand lift

    Bathing

    Grooming, including oral care

    Assist the client with dressing and undressing

    Assist in feeding the client, if necessary

    Support good skin care to prevent skin breakdown (i.e. turn and reposition client, actively encourage movement)

    Assist client with active and passive range of motions as defined by the plan of care

    Provide client with help walking and transferring

    Observe client’s physical, mental and emotional conditions.

    Report any changes to the Director of Nursing or supervisor

    Document observed changes

    Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder)

    Perform light housekeeping

    Perform meal preparation and clean up

    Change bed linens and make up the client’s bed

    Maintain an orderly client environment

    Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions

    Provide transport to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping

    Requirements

    Over 18 years of age

    Licensed driver with reliable transportation

    Auto insurance in accordance with the organization’s requirements if transporting clients

    Minimum of one year of documented experience preferred

    Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision after initial training

    Empathy for the needs of the client

    Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively

    Treats clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image

    Works as a team member

    Availability to work weekends is a plus (weekend incentive offered)

    Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information (HIPAA)

    Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

    BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.