Job Description

If you're looking for a home with a company where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your goals for the future, we look forward to hearing from you. Join our team!

Senior Helpers of West Orange is an independently owned and operated Senior Helpers franchised business. Through its franchisees, Senior Helpers is the nation's premier provider of in-home senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases, such as dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities. Founded in 2002 with a vision to help seniors age with dignity despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers has over 300 combined franchised-corporate store businesses that have cared for tens of thousands of seniors. Senior Helpers' culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements and respect.

Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to) :

· Travel to clients' homes and complete all documentation for nursing assessments and observations

· Assist in the hiring process, interviews and caregiver orientation

· Travel to clients' homes and complete all documentation for nursing assessments and observations

· Plan evaluations pertaining to clients and caregivers

· Evaluate clients on a regular basis and/or as necessary to ensure client needs are consistent with the care plan

· Coordinate with management on implementing and revising operational procedures related to quality client care

· Utilize professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of client and be able to develop a care plan to meet these needs in a multi-disciplinary approach

· Function as a resource and mentor to peers and subordinates to maintain professional nursing standards

· Act on client’s behalf to assure patient rights

· Be aware of home safety issues, strive to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner, and consistently reinforce good safety attitude and practices displayed by other staff members

· Document any client complaints concerning a caregiver and review complaints with the management team

· Coach all staff in proper safety procedures and consistently reinforce procedures

Qualifications:

· Able to work as a team member

· Able to maintain confidential information

· Able to communicate effectively with company staff, the clients, and client’s families

· Able to handle occasional physical and verbal mistreatment from clients in an appropriate professional manner at all times

· Able to supervise (instruct, assign work, etc.) caregivers while on duty

· Excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, and possess excellent client interaction skills

· Able to multi-task and work independently

Required Education and Experience:

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing

· Current RN licensure

· CPR Certification

· Current TB Test

· Must maintain CEU requirements as required by the Board of Nursing

· Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

Benefits Offered:

· Flexible schedule

· Mileage reimbursement

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