Home Hospice Aide - Santa Ana, United States - Physicians Hospice

Description

• The Certified home health aid (CHHA) is critical in the role of observing the patient, reporting those observations and documenting and providing the highest level of quality care
• Ensuring respect of patients personal health information as required by HIPAA
• Operating as the "Eyes and Ears" of the Care Team
• Performing personal care needs as determined by the approved Plan of Care and attending to his/her requests promptly; working with RNs on POC changes as needed
• Providing all needed activities of daily living and medication reminders, assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed
• Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
• Utilization and timely submission of the company's EMR to document on each shift's assigned plan of care duties at the end of each shift
• Communicating and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the RN/Case Manager and/or Director of Patient Care Services
• Acting and working with respect to the other caregivers or individuals living with the patient and their personal matters while ensuring patient advocacy
• Checking on patient's supplies to report to the Agency any needed replenishment and refills

• Current, unrestricted certificate as a Home Health Aide in the State of California-Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication in English, and organization skills
• Comfortable with any cloud technology and experience with Electronic Medical Record software
• Active CPR certification and verification of negative TB skin test or clear chest Xray within the last 12 months
• Must be a licensed CA driver with access to an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order for selftransportation to all work shifts

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

• Inperson