Hospice Home Health Aide - Orange County & Los Angeles County (San Gabriel Valley)
CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide) Hospice
Job Title/Position: Certified Hospice Aide/CHHA
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
- Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2)
- Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
- Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
- Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
- Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
- Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
- Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
- Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
- Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
Position Qualifications
- A person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b).
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Satisfactory references from previous employers.
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
- Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $180.00 - $300.00 per day
Expected hours: 5 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Home Care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road