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Capitol Lakes, a vibrant Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the heart of downtown Madison and a part of Pacific Retirement Services, has immediate openings for part-time PM Home Health Aides to support our services provided by our on-site Home Health division. Our Home Health Aides are some of our most valuable staff at Capitol Lakes because of the tremendous role they have to provide continued care and support of our valued residents. The primary role of the Home Health Aide is to provide companionship, personal care support, and other in-home services for Capitol Lakes Home Health Clients. In specific, the Aide is to support residents physically, socially and emotionally by assisting residents with activities of daily living, fostering independence and freedom of choice and maintaining a clean and hazard-free environment for each resident. There is no travel associated with this position; all services are provided directly at our community. Work Schedule: Due to the unique needs of our Home Health services, days may vary from week to week. Generally needs are in blocks of time during the PM/afternoon hours, ranging from 2:00-10:30 p.m. Flexibility to work occasional holiday shifts is a strong plus. Benefits include:Competitive salary401k with employer matchEmployer-contributed retirement planDiscounted on-site mealsEducational Reimbursement programAccess to on-site state of the art fitness center w/poolFree Employee Wellness classesEmployer paid Life Assistance ProgramDiscounted downtown parkingDiscounted bus passesSubsidized Medical/Dental/Vision (benefit eligible positions)Company paid Telemedicine access and group life insurance (benefit eligible positions)Caregivers should maintain knowledge of the following:Caring for Clients with Behavioral Symptoms, Cognitive Impairment, and Physical Impairment; Client?s Rights.Infection Control and the use of universal precautions including good hand washing hygiene; Nutrition and hydration; Methods to prevent skin breakdown, contractures, and falls;Body mechanics, appropriate safe techniques in personal care task.The duties of a Home Care Caregiver are based on the Service Plan developed by the Client and the Home Care Management Team. These duties include, but are not limited to the following:Providing assistance with personal care duties per the Client?s service plan which may include providing assistance with the Activities of Daily Living (ADL?s): DressingGroomingBathingTransferring and MobilityContinence Care Nutrition and HydrationProvide appropriate documentation of all ADL?s provided and those offered and declined/refused.Provide meaningful, positive interactions when working with the Clients, guests and their families.Additional job duties as a Home Health Caregiver as defined by the job description.CPR/First Aide certification preferred but not requiredIf required to travel would need a current valid WI driver?s license and be insurable by corporate insurance carrier(s). If CNA certified, must complete ongoing training/educational requirements necessary to maintain Wisconsin certification.
