Home Health Aide (Hospice)

Requirements:

Job Description and Responsibilities

1) Follows a plan of care established by a primary nurse. 

2) Reports changes in patient’s condition to the Case Manager. 

3) Maintains safe conditions in the Residence and reports any unsafe conditions to the Case Manager  

4) Bathes patient(s) and provides personal hygiene care. 

5) Makes bed and performs other tasks to provide a suitable environment for patients.  

6) Performs light housekeeping tasks essential for a safe/healthy environment. 

7) Attends required in-service programs. 

8) Attends team planning meetings as appropriate.

9) Prepares meals and feeds patients when necessary.

10) Helps patients in performing exercises prescribed by professional personnel. ROM.

11) HHA has a basic understanding and commitment to the hospice concept of care. (required)  

12) Able to work as a team member and take supervision effectively. (required)  

13) Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family information. (required)  

14) Able to relate well to terminally ill patients and their families. (required)  

15) Able to work with diverse groups of people. (required)  

16) 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)  

17) Has a Home Health Aide Certificate in CA. (required for home care)  

18) Has experience in hospice. (desirable)

19) Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong and/or Punjabi is a plus.

Experience and Desirable Traits

1) Medical Terminology Required.

2) A keen understanding of normal aging and health care for older adults.

3) Competency in client needs evaluation, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of client and employee satisfaction.

4) Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

5) Prior customer service and/or sales experience is a plus.

6) Strong commitment to providing the highest quality care and customer service.

7) Excellent communication and listening skills, particularly via the phone.

8) Proven track record of managing processes with strong attention to detail.

9) Sensitivity to client needs with the ability to express patience and compassion in dealing with them.

10) Positive,  “can-do” attitude.

11) Confidence and creative problem-solving skills.

12) Flexibility and availability for schedules to include hours outside of standard work week, possible weekend hours. 

13) Medical knowledge is preferred.

Division: Hospice
Location: Clovis, Coarsegold, Fresno, Mariposa, Merced, Modesto, Oakhurst, South Valley

Home Health Aide (HHA) Home Health

Requirements:

Certified Home Health Aide

1) Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.

2) Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

3) Assisting patients in the self-administration of medication.

4) Doing the patient’s laundry, as appropriate.

5) Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools,
side rails, etc.).

6) Reporting on the patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

7) Adhering to the Organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1) Providing personal care including:

2) Baths

3) Back rubs

4) Oral hygiene

5) Shampoos 

6) Changing bed linen

7) Assisting patients with dressing and undressing

8) Skin care to prevent breakdown

9) Assisting the patient with toileting activities

10) Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate

11) Planning and preparing nutritious meals.

12) Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.

13) Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1) Meets the training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws.

2) At least 18 years of age.

3) Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

4) Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.

5) Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

6) Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

7) Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

8) Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

Division: Home Health
Location: Bakersfield, Coarsegold, Mariposa, Oakhurst, Ridgecrest