Home Care Assistant

Company: WelBeHealth
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

At WelbeHealth, we make the impossible, possible for underserved seniors. - We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge healthcare and well-being service products especially for seniors and their families. - Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative healthcare, insurance, social support and more to seniors. - - We create senior well-being through our courage to love, pioneering spirit and shared intention. - These values permeate everything we do. - At WelbeHealth, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of healthcare and well-being experiences and create the never-before-seen!
The Home Care Assistant (HCA) is responsible for providing safe delivery of personal care services to the WelbeHealth participants in their homes, as scheduled and directed. The Home Care Assistant collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to promote the WelbeHealth values, team culture and mission.
Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to WelbeHealth participants, in their homes, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring etc.
* Assist participants with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), including but not limited to laundry, light housekeeping, shopping, etc.
* Measure and document participants' vital signs as needed.
* Assist with light meal preparation and feeding in participants' homes as needed, ensuring participants are nurtured and hydrated.
* Assist participants with safe transfer in and out of their homes and act as medical escort in WelbeHealth vehicles and to medical appointments as assigned.
* Maintain personal care supplies such as incontinence supplies and personal grooming items in participants' homes.
* Assist Rehabilitation department by carrying out a home exercise program as indicated in the care plan developed by the IDT, after sufficient training.
* Remind participants of medications which are ordinarily self-administered.
* Provide translation services as needed, if qualified.
* Remain alert and update the supervisor or any member of the IDT promptly of any changes in participants' condition.
* Be legally authorized to practice in position location, required.
* Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
* Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
* Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information about team members, participants, and families.
* Follow WelbeHealth policies and procedures and participate in any required Quality Improvement activities, staff training and meetings.
* Exercises flexibility in performing assignments as business needs evolve.
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

* High School Diploma or Equivalency.
* Certification of Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant in California (CNA) preferred.
* Valid State Driver's License with a clean DMV record.
* Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required.
* Minimum of one year of experience providing personal care to a frail or elderly population.
* Ability to follow directions from supervisor and communicate needs effectively.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
* Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all of our employees and proof of vaccination prior to employment is required.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.

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