Certified Home Health Aide (Chha) - Per Diem

This is a Per-Diem Position covering San Diego County Territory.

Territory: Fallbrook, Vista, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, La Mesa, Chula Vista, San Ysidro, Coronado, and surrounding cities.

Rate of Pay: $35 / visit + mileage reimbursement

Benefits: up to 40 hours of Sick Pay, EAP Program, Flexible Schedule, Mileage Reimbursement, Paid Orientation/Training

Job Title/Position:Certified Hospice Aide

Reports To:Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor or Case Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of
a patient’s care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.

2. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)

3. Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.

4. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.

5. Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.

6. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.

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

8. Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.

9. 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.

10. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.

Job Title/Position:Certified Hospice Aide

11. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.

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

13. Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

14. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned.

15. Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

16. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

17. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Acute care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Home Health Aide (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road