Requisition #:214054
Location: Santa Ana, CA 92701
Category: Home Health Aide
Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Position Details
Position Overview Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously over the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions. We are currently looking for additional Agency Respite Care Providers to join our dynamic team. Agency Respite Care Providers are responsible for providing non-medical personal care, assistance and companionship for clients who require supervision for reason of developmental disabilities.
Essential Job Functions: Assist with clients' Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Provide hands-on and/or stand-by assistance, as needed, with client transfers and safe ambulation (includes assistance with the proper use of ambulation aids). Grooming and Hygiene - Provides client hands-on and/or stand-by assistance with general hygiene and other grooming activities (washing hands & face, etc.). Meal Preparation - Assist with preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or snacks. Dressing - Provides hands-on and/or stand-by assistance with changes of client's clothing as needed. Toileting - Assist client on/off toilet or commode; changing diapers/briefs; and ensuring cleanliness as needed. Engages client in appropriate conversations (caregiver is to avoid personal disclosures about self, and discussions about client's family). If parents request, teach, train and encourage client to perform tasks and learn skills as directed. Entertain client by reading newspapers or books, playing memory games, completing puzzles, etc. Follow parent instructions to work and deal with client's behavioral needs, i.e. re-direction, avoidance, withdrawal, and/or aggression. Compliance with agency policies related to all areas of privacy and confidentiality, including HIPAA laws.
Why Join Our Team? Our care teams enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best outcomes Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements Our care team works together to meet the needs of each patient Innovative technology to make your life easier We know that our care teams make the organization's success!
Aveanna Healthcare Offers: 401(k) with match Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for eligible employees (30+ hours per week) Paid Sick Time
Requirements: Physical and mental ability to perform essential functions of the position; including but not limited to the ability to safely stoop and bend, lift, turn and transfer weight up to 50 pounds Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Proper hygiene and appropriate dress at all times Possess basic math, reading and writing skills CPR/First Aid as required by program Must have available, reliable transportation, Valid Driver's License, and Acceptable MVR Must be able to read 12 point or larger type Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
Preferred: Previous Experience working with the disabled population preferred Completion of high school diploma or equivalent preferred
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.