Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

HOME HEALTH AIDE

Job Description

You're more than a Staff CHHA at Medvista Hospice. With your vast experience, you know quality care and that's why we've entrusted you to join together with a team of spiritual care coordinators, social workers and counselors. That's because we know you'll go to any length for our patients during their end-of-life journeys. You'll ensure patients receive care on a variety of levels because at Medvista Hospice, we consider the whole patient. That's why you'll participate in our interdisciplinary approach while simultaneously leading by example and setting only the highest standards. You'll engage with the patient's entire family to help them and other caregivers understand and support the process. You'll see your impact in this highly valuable role every day, as you adjust to new working environments and make a profound difference in the lives you touch. We are looking for qualified and compassionate candidates with considerable patient care experience. You are independent, flexible and ready to inspire our talented medical professionals to uphold our promise of quality care

GENERAL PURPOSE

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 DUTIES

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. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.

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

• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bedlinen as often as assigned.

• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.

• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, 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.

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

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.

• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

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

The above statements are intended 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets the training requirements of the State.

Must have California Home Health Aide Certification.

• Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b).

• At least 18 years of age.

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.

• Satisfactory references from previous employers.

• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.

• Has 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.

• Must be capable of submitting timely documentation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information

• Must be able to relate professionally and positively to corporate staff and to work cooperatively with other employees at all levels

• Must possess computer skills of the types and at a level necessary to accomplish the job

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Mobility, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, fingering, fine hand coordination, ability to talk and hear; ability to read and write; ability to communicate with personnel, ability to remain calm under stress. Ability to adequately lift, support and bodily manipulate the weight of a patient.

Medvista Hospice is committed to enhancing the lives of the patients we care for. Here, you'll find some of the best professionals in healthcare working together to provide the highest level of care to every patient and resident we serve. And, we're able to offer career opportunities that fit almost anyone's background or level of experience. From where you work to how you work to everything in between, we're confident that at Medvista Hospice, you'll find exactly what you're looking for in your career.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Preferred)
• Certified Home Health Aide (Required)