Home Health Aide - Bronx/Manhattan - Part-time

Overview:
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 180 locations in 28 states and seven Canadian provinces. We are the residence of choice for more than 21,000 seniors, and the workplace of choice for more than 13,500 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them keep making a positive difference in our world. To learn more about Atria, or to find an Atria community near you, please visit www.atriaseniorliving.com .

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and indirect client care elements to clients under the direction of a nurse supervisor.
• Uses appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene.
• Adheres to plan of care for home health aide.
• Observe, report and document client status according to Atria standards.
• Maintain a clean safe environment.
• Assure adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
• Safely transfer and ambulate client.
• Help maintain the client's physical and mental well being.
• Assist the family to care for their family member and at times relieving the family of such care.
• Encouraging the family to try new ways to provide care and support by using techniques that help the individual achieve the maximum possible level of physical, mental, emotional and social well being.
• Attends in-services as required.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of the 9th grade, prefer high school.
• Ability to read and write consistent with job.
• Successful completion of a New YorkState approved home health aide training program.
• Has a reliable means of transportation
• Meets health requirements