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Givens Communities · 2 days ago

In-Home Aide and Companion - PRN

Asheville, NC

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17/hr - $18/hr

Givens Communities is a nonprofit life plan community dedicated to improving the lives of seniors through innovative care and support. They are seeking PRN In-Home Aides and Companions to provide companionship and assist clients with daily living activities within their communities. This role involves working closely with clients to ensure their health, safety, and well-being while maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Offer companionship by joining clients on walks or accompanying them on visits

Assist and perform tasks delegated by Campus and Home Care nurses to support clients with their ADLs and IADLs

Assist Home Care clients with activities such as shopping, transportation to appointments and daily tasks that do not require extensive "hands on" care

Support clients with household management tasks, such as caring for their pets, closet organization, light housekeeping, etc

Communicate changes in a resident’s condition to the nurse on duty

Maintain chart documentation, and utilize applicable software to do so

Always practice safety and infection control methods

Protect yourself with proper transfer and lift techniques

Maintain confidentiality and privacy of any PHI per HIPAA requirements

Participate in ongoing education and training offered by Givens and/or outside resources as required

Always practice within your scope of training, license and certification, whilst also adhering to all relevant and applicable policies and procedures

Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

Qualification

Home care experienceActive CPR certificateHigh School diplomaCommunication skillsLight housekeepingCompanionshipADLsIADLs assistance

Required

High School or GED equivalent is preferred

No evidence of exclusion from the OIG registry

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 10 feet with or without a mechanical device

Must be able to sit approximately 10% of the time and stand for approximately 90% of the time

Ability to travel frequently, with an active driver's license

Active CPR certificate or willingness to obtain with six months of joining the team

Preferred

Previous experience in home care, home health, geriatrics or LTC preferred, but not required

Benefits

Shift differentials for evenings and weekends, and double time on recognized holidays (now including Christmas Eve!)

Competitive referral bonus program

Educational assistance & professional development opportunities

An amazing team that looks forward to welcoming you to Givens!

Company

Givens Communities

Givens Communities is a vibrant organization committed to providing an outstanding quality of life to more than 1,600 residents through its family of senior living communities and outreach in Western North Carolina.

Founded in 1975