Home Health Aide (Hospice)

Job Description

SIGN-ON BONUS: $1,000.00

● HHA has a basic understanding and commitment to the hospice concept of care.
Certification Sponsorship (for eligible candidates)
● Able to work as a team member and take supervision effectively. (required)
● Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family
information. (required)
● Able to relate well to terminally ill patients and their families. (required)
● Able to work with diverse groups of people. (required)
● Maintains client confidentiality. (required)
● Has a valid CA driver’s license, maintains own insurance and is able to provide
own transportation to travel to the homes of patients. (for Home care HHA)
(required)
● Has a Home Health Aide Certificate in CA. (required for home care)
● Has experience in hospice. (desirable)
● Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong and/or Punjabi is a plus.

JOB DESCRIPTION and RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Follows a plan of care established by a primary nurse.
● Reports changes in patient’s condition to the Case Manager.
● Maintains safe conditions in the Residence and reports any unsafe conditions to
the Case Manager
● Bathes patient(s) and provides personal hygiene care.
● Makes bed and performs other tasks to provide a suitable environment for
patients.
● Performs light housekeeping tasks essential for a safe/healthy environment.
● Attends required in-service programs.
● Attends team planning meetings as appropriate.
● Prepares meals and feeds patients when necessary.
● Helps patients in performing exercises prescribed by professional personnel. ROM.

Experience and Desirable Traits:

● Medical Terminology Required.
● A keen understanding of normal aging and health care for older adults.
● Competency in client needs evaluation, meeting quality standards for services and
evaluation of client and employee satisfaction.
● Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
● Prior customer service and/or sales experience is a plus.

● Strong commitment to providing the highest quality care and customer service.
● Excellent communication and listening skills, particularly via the phone.
● Proven track record of managing processes with strong attention to detail.
● Sensitivity to client needs with the ability to express patience and compassion in dealing
with them.
● Positive, “can-do” attitude.
● Confidence and creative problem-solving skills.
● Flexibility and availability for schedules to include hours outside of standard work week,
possible weekend hours.
● Medical knowledge is preferred.