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HHA Are you an experienced HHA that is looking for stability, an opportunity for career growth and great benefits? If you answered yes, this job may be for you. Our client is seeking HHAs that have a deep passion for the residents they serve, and a company they can call home and continue to grow in their career. Position yourself with a company that will help you grow your skill set and your career. Plus receive great benefits! Job description: Review Resident Care Plans at start of shift. Bathe and clean, as needed, both male and female residents by bed bath, shower and/or whirlpool. Assist in cleaning teeth, shampooing/combing hair, cleaning and cutting nails, applying make-up, shaving and cleaning glasses of both male and female residents. Assist residents in dressing appropriately, encouraging usual and appropriate clothing. Make residents' beds and change linens as needed, clean up room and closet, pick up unnecessary articles and arranging room neatly. Feed residents requiring total or partial assistance with meals, set up trays for residents needing assistance, and pass and assist with snacks. Answer calls light promptly (goal is 10 minutes) and ensure lights are within reach at all times. Assist residents with bedpan, urinal, and bedside commode or to bathroom as needed and/or as directed. Change incocntinent brief or diaper every two hours or more frequently if needed. Take and give notice in writing, vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration & blood pressure), heights and weights as requested, report abnormal or unusual signs to charge nurse. Report skin breakdown, pressure sores, changes in residents' physical/mental condition to nurse immediately. Measure intake and output on all residents for whom it has been ordered including emptying urine from indwelling catheters or other urine collection devices near end of shift and assist in collection of specimens. Pass water to residents and ensure it is within reach. Collect water pitchers for cleaning per schedule. Clean wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, bedpans and urinals per schedule. Report unusual color or odor of excretes (urine, drainage, stool or sputum) before discarding it Assist in the transport, transfer, ambulation, frequent positioning and providing ROM to residents. Use measures that ensure resident and associate safety. Request assistance when lifting, turning and moving residents, using lifting devices when needed. Transport to activities, meals and appointments as requested. Help maintain the personal dignity of each resident by ensuring privacy and treating them with respect. Understand and follow Resident Bill of Rights. Apply safety devices as directed by the nurse, check safety devices every thirty minutes and release every two hours. Ensure residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. Always show courtesy, respect and a positive attitude to residents, families, visitors and staff. Ensure rooms are ready for new admissions. Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of residents including ensuring rooms are ready for admission and assist resident with belongings upon discharge. Greet newly admitted residents on admission and escort them to their room as necessary. Complete Nurse Aide flow sheet during shift and according to instructions using only authorized abbreviations. Document care given in Care Tracker. Identify resident before providing care. Follow universal precautions and isolation procedures for infection control. Wash hands at beginning of shift, between residents, before passing trays and after assisting with elimination—even if wearing gloves. Inventory and mark resident's personal possessions as instructed. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals immediately. Maintain all service areas in clean and orderly condition and keep halls clear of equipment. Report all accidents or incidents observed immediately. Report suspected abuse immediately. Why would you want us to help you find the perfect job? Because we are fast, we have real-time updates on open positions and many with significant sign-on bonuses! Better yet…. we're a FREE service.   What is the catch? There is none.  Communities hire us to find them the best of the best. Most recruiting companies focus on the Director and Management positions. Your management team uses recruiters, why shouldn't you? Our philosophy is that the staff working on the floor deserves the same representation. We want to place the best possible candidates in the best senior living communities.  Our goal is to ensure senior living residents are cared for by passionate and caring staff who desire to work in a fulfilling and rewarding career.   Your specialist schedules all your interviews and follows up for you after the interview. We ensure our network of senior living communities knows you before they meet you. We do all the follow-up to GET YOU HIRED! Your Recruiting Specialist can also assist in reviewing your resume so that you can present all of your experience in your field. This allows you to qualify for the highest wages based on your years of experience. Senior Living Recruiting Specialist is a Recruiting Firm that is hired by communities to recruit qualified candidates to fulfill important and critical roles within their community. All fees are paid by the community. SLRS is not the direct employer but works with companies that follow the EEOC federal requirements.

EEOC Clause -The community represented in this job posting is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”