Home Health Aide

Harmony Home Health seeks a Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) to join its dynamic team of healthcare professionals in Contra Costa County. Harmony Home Health is a Medicare-Certified and State-Licensed.

The responsibilities of the Certified Home Health Aide include:

• Providing personal care according to the care plan or as directed by RN, PT, OT: 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
• 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.
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Minimum qualification requirements of the Certified Home Health Aide include:

• An aide who has successfully completed a training program approved by the Department of Health Services pursuant to applicable federal and state regulation, is employed by a home health agency or hospice program, provides personal care services in the patient's home, and is certified pursuant to Section 1736.1 of the Health and Safety Code.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given accurately.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Dependable Transportation, Current Driver’s License and auto Insurance.
• Current CPR
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the position.
• Complete TB test and Physical Examination

We offer competitive rates for our clinicians. We know you can help us make a difference in providing care centered on enhancing the lives of seniors and allowing them the independence of remaining at home in their healthiest state of well-being. If you have a passion for working among the senior population and the ability to blend healthcare and hospitality service philosophies, we would love to receive your resume!

"Harmony Home Health. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free work environment."

*Every effort has been made to identify the major functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Home office is located in Pleasant Hill, CA.

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Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / PRN

Job Type: Part-time

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Work Location:

• One location

Environment:

• Outpatient

Employer type:

• Home care

Qualifications:

• HHA

Completed license needed:

• Upon starting work

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

Work Remotely:

• No