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Dignified Hospice Care is an ACHC accredited hospice agency that provides in home care to patients who are terminally ill. Dignified Hospice Care provides you with the resources and opportunities to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. We service multiple cities throughout San Bernardino and Riverside County.
Description
- The Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.
- The Home Health Aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
- The Home Health Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care.
Responsibilities and Duties
Patient Care
Responsibilities of the Home Health Aide include, but are not limited to, the following: Providing personal care including:
- Baths
- Back rubs
- Oral hygiene
- Shampoos
- Changing bed linen
- Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
- Skin care to prevent breakdown
- Assisting the patient with toileting activities
- Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
- Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
- Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
- Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
- Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
- Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
- Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Qualifications and Skills
Basic Qualifications:
- Meets the training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
- Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
- Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
Benefits
- Weekend differential
- Weekday holiday pay
- Flexible schedule
COVID-19 Considerations
- Dignified Hospice Care will attempt to minimize the occupational exposure to COVID-19 by encouraging all staff to take part in COVID testing as availability allows.
- Clinical personnel will be provided with the necessary Personal Protective Equipment to treat patients who test positive for COVID.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
- On call
Weekly schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Home Health Aide License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
