Personal Services Assistant

Lifespace Communities would like to introduce the opportunity to become a

The Home Health Assistant provides personal care and related services in the home.

• Help resident to maintain good personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, or grooming).
• Check vital signs. Performs bowel and bladder management assistance.
• Assist in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals. Market when instructed to do so by the nurse.
• Assist the resident with ambulation or exercise.
• Provide assistance with medication management as directed by registered nurse or assigned by a licensed practical nurse.
• Assist with certain treatments as ordered by the physician and approved and supervised by the registered nurse.
• Assist the therapy personnel as needed with rehabilitative processes.
• Attempt to promote resident's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
• Give simple emotional and psychological support to the resident and other members of the household. Establish a relationship with resident and family that builds trust and confidentiality.
• Carry out assignment per home health care plan as instructed by the registered nurse or the paramedical team and report to the registered nurse when unable to perform as requested.
• Work with personnel of other community agencies involved in the resident's care as directed by the registered nurse.
• Prepare a report of visit on the day it is performed and record in the clinical record weekly or as directed.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the resident, as instructed.
• Confirm on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the supervisor/director, to coordinate necessary visits with other team members.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience
• Certifications and licensure required by state regulations.
  Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.
  ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the nation's largest senior living provider of non-profit retirement communities. The organization has annual revenue of over $340 million and employs over 3,800 team members. Lifespace Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
  Lifespace has remained true to its founding ideal: to help create exceptional, financially sound communities where people could enjoy a more rewarding and secure retirement. The organization is committed to excellence and innovation in creating communities that celebrate the lives of seniors. Lifespace serves over 5,100 residents.
  The Lifespace Communities are as follows:

  • Abbey Delray - Delray Beach, Florida
  • Abbey Delray South - Delray Beach, Florida
  • Beacon Hill - Lombard, Illinois
  • Claridge Court - Prairie Village, Kansas
  • Edgemere - Dallas, Texas
  • Friendship Village Of Bloomington - Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Friendship Village Of South Hills - Upper St. Claire, Pennsylvania
  • Harbour's Edge - Delray Beach, Florida
  • New Castle - Mequon, Wisconsin
  • Oak Trace - Downers Grove, Illinois
  • Querencia at Barton Creek - Austin, Texas
  • The Stayton - Fort Worth, Texas
  • Village On The Green - Longwood, Florida
  • The Waterford - Juno Beach, Florida

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