Elder job description

Job DescriptionResponsible for assisting in the care of the client in the home by providing personal care and performing light housekeeping services when no significant other is available to assume this responsibility.

Light housekeeping including mopping and vacuuming, bed making and changing lines, dusting, dish washing, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
Laundry
Meal preparation and serving
Food shopping/bring receipt to client
Performing errands
Trash and garbage removal
Escorts to medical appointments and companionship
Provides personal care including showers, baths, hair washing and care, grooming, dressing, oral care and nail care in non-diabetics with nail clippers
Assists with ambulating
Completes documentation daily at time of visit. Obtains client signature as confirmation of work completion. Submits and reconciles encounters weekly with time care to validate hours worked
Reports significant health data to supervisor
Uses computer systems to retrieve and relay communications, schedules and data
Participates in monthly in-service
Attends staff meetings
Ensures attendance at six hours of PCHM-applicable trainings either within or outside organization and produces evidence of attendance at annual evaluation
Contacts clients the day before to confirm visit schedule
Notifies supervisor immediately if client not home, does not answer door, changes schedule or refuses services
Contacts clients about changes in schedule related to planned and unplanned time off and schedule changes
Participates in quarterly conferences with contract case manager
Orients new PCHM staff as requested
Collaborating with peers for time off coverage
Assumes any and all other tasks as delegated by supervisor or department head


Qualifications
Successful completion of a DPH-approved certified home health aid training program, English literacy, and ability to take oral and written instructions, ability to record observations and activities.

Must have manual dexterity to use available technology, ability to take oral and written instruction, good communication skills.

EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Partner's Healthcare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an adjunct faculty member for the traditional ground campus in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which provides a job focused education. The college features a variety of programs from counseling and psychology to justice studies, history and English literature.

As an adjunct faculty member, you'll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we'd like to hear from you.

This course focuses on the legal and ethical responsibilities involved when child abuse, abuse of the elderly, and domestic or family violence has been reported. Understanding the dynamics of working with cases of family violence and domestic partner abuse are explored.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. Other main responsibilities include the following:

Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Masters (or higher) in Professional Counseling or Mental Health Counseling or Addiction Counseling or Clinical Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy from a regionally accredited university AND current Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or current Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor or current Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Counselor AND 2 years of clinical experience in addictions.Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a current Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or current Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor or current Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Counselor AND 2 years of clinical experience in addictions AND Masters or Doctorate in any related field AND Meets 2 or more Exceptional Expertise criteria.

Before submitting your application please attach the following to review:
Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.Any applicable licenses/certifications

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• Assist with the accurate implementation of the prescribed health care plan.
• Make frequent resident rounds on a regular basis to check the physical comfort, safety, and cleanliness of residents.
• Provide excellent, safe services in care and treatment including: bathing; feeding; oral care; intake of food; dressing; care of hair and nails; moving residents from area to area; responding to calls, etc.
• Provide a broad range of cleaning/sanitary services, including; emptying and/or cleaning of urinals, commodes, bedpans; showers, wheelchairs and other equipment, timely and proficiently
• Accurately and timely document Activities for Daily Ling (ADL's), intakes and outputs and other appropriate information on charts.
• Wake residents, assist with morning grooming and assist residents to dining room as needed.
• Change soiled and unsoiled linen; distribute clean towels frequently throughout shift.
• Ensure resident safety by immediately detecting, correcting, and reporting situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries.
• Observe and immediately report resident reactions and changes in condition.
• Safely lift and reposition residents as necessary.
• Distribute snacks daily.
• Encourage and actively participate in restorative measures; assist in activities.
• Professionally intervene in resident disputes or disruptive behavior, if necessary, to maintain harmony and resident safety.
• Perform other tasks in support of our team including: staff nursing station and answer phones as needed; assist in dining room with meal serving and feeding as needed; and work schedules, assignments and units as requested.
• Follow the Buckner 5 STARS of customer service and timely respond to requests for assistance or information.

What You'll Bring to the Team
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• Professional knowledge of basic health care practices and procedures including infection control.
• Ability to perform the physical requirement of the job including bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift.
• Attention to detail is critical as an error could have life threatening consequences.
• Ability to exercise patience, tact, initiative, judgment, and confidentiality following established guidelines.
• Ability to recognize changes in a resident's appearance, attitude, and condition.
• Personality attuned to the requirements of meeting the needs of the infirm and aged, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:

• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)
• Prior experience in working with residents with physical and/or emotional needs

Job Perks
At Buckner one of the ways we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:

• Medical and Dental benefits for employees and their eligible dependents;
• Life insurance;
• Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits;
• Paid Time Off and Holidays;
• Retirement Savings Plan; and
• The 5Star Fun Benefit: encourages employees to spread good cheer to their co-workers and others, creating a happy, healthy environment for all!

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.