Certified Hospice Home Health Aide Sign on Bonus $750
Certified Hospice Home Health Aide * Servicing Santa Clara /San Mateo Counties only**
Job Description
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS), the Hospice Aide provides personal care and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene, ADL, and comfort needs of the homebound patient in alignment with Redwood Hospice, mission, goals and objectives. The Hospice Aide reports directly to the DPCS as do the other members of the interdisciplinary team. The HA receives functional guidance and supervision from the interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications:
Education / Licensures / Certification
High School diploma or equivalent education / experience - required
Certified Home Health Aide - CHHA - required
Automobile Insurance - required
Driver License, Valid and in State - DL Number - required
BLS - required
Experience
Minimum one year experience performing duties as an aide in a home care setting or other health care related facility required.
Direct patient care experience within the past five (5) years required.
Skills and Knowledge
Working knowledge of medical terminology and health care practices is required as well as understanding of universal precautions.
Demonstrate a positive customer service orientation; skill working with diverse groups of patients and co-workers; ability to solve customer-service related problems for internal and external customers.
Ability to recognize the special needs and concerns of diverse groups of patients and others in the home.
Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, and caring manner.
Tolerance for body secretions, strong odors, potential exposure to disease, and varied environmental conditions.
Competency is evaluated by written test and during joint visits in the care of patients.
Organization:Redwood Hospice
Employee Status: Per Diem - with possibility to transition to PT/FT
Benefits: Yes once FT
Position Status: Exempt
Union: No
Job Shift: Day
Shift Hours: May vary
Days of the Week Scheduled: 7 days schedule flexible
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Home Care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Home Health Aide (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fremont, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations