Home Health Aide - Orange, United States - Premium Home Health & Hospice

Description

_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 a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 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:
$ $300.00 per day


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Valid CPR

Education:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Home Care: 1 year (required)


License/Certification:

• CHHA (required)

Work Location:
On the road