Home Health Aide

Job Description

Brookdale is recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024 and 2025. We make lives better, including your own. Join an environment where you can become your best possible self. You’ll earn more than a paycheck and have opportunities to grow your career through professional development and ongoing programs that support your overall health and wellness.

Health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Benefits eligibility varies by employment status.

Part‑time & Full‑time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including  protection and pet insurance

Full‑time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company‑provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay is in a range determined by the applicant’s skills and experience. The role is also eligible for team‑based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active‑duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N‑400) application costs up to $725 (less applicable taxes and withholding) for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the posting date.

Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provide direct care to residents in accordance with Brookdale’s philosophy and standards of home health care. Assist in meeting residents’ individual needs while treating them with respect and dignity.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals) according to the resident care/service plan.
• Allow and encourage residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
• Document the delivery of quality care in the resident’s clinical record.
• Follow infection control and safety policies and guidelines.
• Implement resident care that is accurate, timely, and appropriately documented; maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords.
• Maintain consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with residents, families, and co‑workers.
• Identify changes in resident status or needs and communicate to the nurse in a timely manner.
• Participate in educational programs.

This job description is an overview of the responsibilities for the position. It is not a comprehensive list. An associate is expected to perform all duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; minimum 1–3 months related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a health care setting is preferred but not required. Must provide a certificate showing completion of a 75‑hour home health aide curriculum.

Certification, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

May need to possess current state certifications and follow regulations to maintain current certification in accordance with state law.

Management/Decision Making

Make standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with limited independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic level of technical skill; can follow written or verbal…