Job Description

The role of the Shahbaz is to: protect, sustain, and nurture the Elders by providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living, and with other needs as required in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and within the established policies and procedures of the company (Methodist Senior Services) to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times.

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Provide person-centered care and support to a small group of elderly residents within a Green House® home.

• Plan and participate in preparing meals for elders within the home.

• Plan and engage in meaningful activities that promote social engagement & activities.

Requirements

License/Credentials

Must have successfully completed an approved Nurse Aide training course and be certified in this state, CPR certification, a First Aid course, the Green House Shahbazim Program within six (6) months of appointment as a Shahbaz, and other training as needed (may include Serve-Safe certification).

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. It is preferred that Shahbazim have six (6) months experience working in a nursing home, hospital, home health agency, or other health care facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet the minimum age requirements for a work permit in the state; must have verification that he/she is not listed on the “Mississippi Nurses Aide Abuse Registry”; must have successfully completed an approved Nurse Aid training course and be certified in this state, CPR certification, a First Aid course, the Green House Shahbazim Program within six (6) months of appointment as a Shahbaz, and other training as needed (may include Serve-Safe certification)

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.