Hospice CHHA

Job Summary:

Performs personal care and assists the patient in activities of daily living under direction of a registered nurse. The Home Health Aide assignment shall be made in accordance to the Plan of Treatment**.**

Qualifications:

Completion of a California Department of Health approved training program as outlined in Section 74747 of Title 22 or its equivalent/

Job Knowledge:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assists patients with personal hygiene such as skin, mouth, hair care and bathing.
• Assists patients in and out of bed and assists with ambulation.
• Assists with prescribed exercises which patients and aides have been taught by appropriate health personnel.
• Prepares meals, including therapeutic diets, and assists patients with eating.
• Assists patients to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans or urinals.
• Performs household services which will facilitate the patient’s self-care at home and are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
• Assists patients with medications which are ordinarily self-administered. The home health aide shall not administer medications of any kind.
• Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the supervising nurse or therapist.
• Completes records regarding services performed.

******* MUST HAVE BOTH CHHA AND CNA CERTIFICATES ACTIVE *********

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: On the road