SUMMARY:

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• A career that gives back to the community
• Competitive Pay and Benefits*
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance*
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts*
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance*
• Voluntary Short-term Disability*
• Company Paid Long-term Disability*
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off and Holidays*
• Training and opportunities 
• Advancement opportunities
• Education Assistance Program options*

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing personal care including:

• Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools,  side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.  Able to lift, position, or transfer patients.  Able to lift supplies and equipment.  Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching.  Visual acuity and hearing to perform required tasks.