Home Health Aide

• Non-Essential duties and responsibilities
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Adhere to and support the center’s policies, practices, and procedures.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Be flexible in the schedule of hours worked.
• May require use of a personal vehicle.
• Additional responsibilities will be added at managers discretion, as career growth opportunities and responsibilities are constantly arising in our flexible and start-up environment.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) years of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred
• Experience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in relating to frail elderly persons
• Skill in communicating with participants, their families, and other staff members; ability to establish a helping, trusting relationship with participants
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of older adults as evidenced by a caring approach, patience in providing care, and responsiveness to participant requests
• Ability to follow directions, verbal and written instructions, and adapt work schedules under supervision
• Ability to follow through with instructions and directions provided by supervisor, RN, QAPI coordinator, primary care physician, and/or medical director
• Ability to utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care
• Ability to relate to the public and governmental agencies in a pleasant, patient, and professional manner
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of an interdisciplinary team, the elderly, providers of services, and peers in particular
• Well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful

Education and Certification

• Must possess, as a minimum, a GED or high school diploma
• Must have an active Home Health Certification in Washington, DC

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• 401(K)
• Short Term Disability
• Aflac

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