Community Care Aide - PRN

Joseph House

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, CPR Certification, Case Management, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Disease, Diversity, Documentation, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Housekeeping/Cleaning, Input/Output, Interpersonal Skills, Laundry, Medication Administration, Medications, Multicultural, Organizational Skills, Personal Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Public Transport, Substance Abuse, Team Player, Time Management, Wound Care, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Washington, DC

POSTED

30+ days ago

Joseph’s House is a residential respite care home in NW Washington, DC that serves primarily previously homeless men and women with advanced HIV disease. For most of these residents, some combination of mental illness, stigma, isolation, substance abuse, poverty and/or domestic violence have prevented them from successfully managing their HIV disease.

Once medically stabilized, many Joseph’s House residents transition to post residential case management. These services can include medication management, housing, counseling, life skills training, advocacy, transportation and community activities.

Commitment to Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our organization is dedicated to eliminating racial inequities and we seek to create a diverse workforce that shares in this commitment to justice. Joseph’s House will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, national origin, religious beliefs, physical handicap, marital status, ancestry, past incarceration unrelated to job responsibilities, or liability for service in the armed forces of the United States.

Contemplative Care
Joseph’s House was founded upon the values of justice for the poor and friendship with the outcast. Our mindfulness and awareness practices help us turn toward suffering, rather than hurry past it. Applicants must have a desire and readiness to deepen their spiritual and personal growth through their service and interactions with all members of the Joseph’s House community.

Job Responsibilities
Within this practice of relationship-centered care, the community care aide serves in the following ways:
Administer medications, assess vital signs, monitor input/output, and complete all necessary documentation for services provided
Assist with daily personal care tasks (ex. bathing, toileting) for those unable to perform these tasks independently, and administer
bedside care as needed, including wound care and range-of-motion exercises
Ensure a clean and pleasant environment by performing housekeeping tasks (ex. laundry, dishes, tidying)
Prepare meals, assist residents at mealtime, and address specific dietary needs as they arise.
Transport (via organizational vehicle, rideshare, or public transit) and accompany residents to medical and social service appointments
Encourage client engagement in the Joseph’s House community through participation in group and recreational activities and other
therapeutic offerings
Provides support to and communicates effectively with other staff members in order to maintain a culture of safety and a
commitment to high-quality care at all times
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
High school diploma required; additional nursing assistant or home health aide training preferred.
Up-to-date CPR certification.
At least two years’ experience working with or providing care to vulnerable, underserved populations, particularly to individuals
experiencing homelessness or those with a history of mental illness and/or substance use.
The ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural community and a desire to bring one’s whole self to the service of our
community.

Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to remain calm, de-escalate conflict, and manage stress

Physical demands:
Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements:
Ability to drive a vehicle
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license
Proof of vaccination against COVID-19

Community Care Aide - PRN

Joseph House

Washington, DC

About the Company

Joseph House

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