Care Assistant 2 - AIDS Healthcare Foundation

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Every day at Broward House someone finds healing; someone’s mind is renewed; hope and health restored. All because of our team of incredibly skilled and passionate Care Guides (potentially YOU!)

What does it mean to be a Care Guide? All Staff in each position at Broward House is considered a Care Guide it is the goal of everything we do from Finance to Social Worker

It means you are driven by improving community and ready to serve our neighbors in need. You care about important issues like mental health, HIV prevention and care, affordable housing, and improving the overall health of your community. 

You see challenges as opportunities and enjoy learning new things. You are self-motivated with an ability to shift priorities based on the need of the clients, and Agency. You believe that change is possible and ready to do the necessary work to make it happen.

At Broward House, we are doers. Words are good, but action is better. Our work is serving others, providing care to people living with HIV and uplifting our most vulnerable communities. 

We are a united group, guided by our Core Values… We are Authentic, Consistent, Adaptable, and Resolute in our mission. Dignity is our foundation and client care is at the center of everything we do. We believe everyone has value and deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered!

If this describes you… YOU may belong here! We are your people. 

Broward House, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving Broward County with a focus on HIV care and Prevention, housing, and behavioral health.  Broward believes in the dignity and value of every person who walks through the door. Our team lifts each other and those we serve with consistency, authenticity, adaptability, and a resolute commitment to equity in health care.

Provides quality care to residents through assisting with daily activities, taking vitals, and providing emotional support.  Reports to Director of Clinical and Residential Services and also takes direction from licensed nurse on duty.

In addition to other duties, this position will:

• Provides clients with supervision or assistance in activities of daily living including ambulation, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming and other personal hygiene activities.Provides intervention as assigned by nurses on duty or management team, including drug screenings.

• Takes and records/reports clients’ vital signs as well as intake and output when directed by the nurse. Measures monthly weights and records in a timely manner.  Reports any changes in clients’ condition to the charge nurse.

• Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.

• Monitor clients by performing periodic assigned checks. Monitor property regularly and report unsafe conditions and practices immediately to the appropriate person.  Makes scheduled rounds in a timely manner.

• Assists with functions indirectly affecting the hygiene and comfort of the clients, laundry, cleaning common areas and room. Works with the clients to maintain their rooms in a neat and orderly fashion.

• Provides emotional support to clients and engages clients in activities as appropriate to their level of functioning and ability to participate. Explains and applies facility rules and regulations to ensure all clients’ safety and promote emotional security.

• Provide support to Milieu and Dietary Aides duties as required.

• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and engages clients in a strength-based supportive manner providing re-directions and guidance as necessary.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, program meetings, and staff training as determined by supervisor.

• Engages, counsels, manages, motivates, and effectively works with high-risk, vulnerable client population, including chemically dependent persons.

Skills/ Requirements

• CNA certification required.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a Nurse’s Assistant
• Experience with substance abuse and mental health population preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with diverse populations in public settings.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and residents.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor while working with diverse populations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and meet established deadlines.
• Basic computer skills required: Microsoft outlook email, office.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

• The ability to work under pressure and to assess changing priorities and competing deadlines is essential.
• Flexibility and ability to cope with several tasks simultaneously.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to respond to emergency situations.

Important Notes

Must pass all drug and background screening, including a level 2 federal background and motor vehicle screening.

Hours:  Full-time 40/hrs. including rotating holidays.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Broward House offers a comprehensive benefits program which includes the following:  Health, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, short term and long-term disability, 401k, and life insurance.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We at Broward House/AHF believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.