Hospice - Certified Hospice Aide Home Health Aide HA - CHHA

Noble Hospice Care - Dublin, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Dublin, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Certified Hospice Aide is a vital member of the interdisciplinary team, providing essential personal care and support to patients in a hospice setting. This per diem position involves working under the supervision of a registered nurse to ensure the comfort and well-being of patients, while also maintaining effective communication with their families. The role requires a compassionate approach to care, with a focus on patient observation and documentation of care provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attend to requests promptly.
• Provide positive communication techniques to patients and families, ensuring confidentiality and ethical care.
• Meet safety needs of patients and use equipment safely and properly.
• Give personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as assigned.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Take and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered.
• Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue.
• Assess and report on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.
• Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
• Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations.
• Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals.
• Provide assistance with light laundry needs as assigned.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered.
• Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Keep patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures.

Requirements

• Must have a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and HA (Home Health Aide) license.
• Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort in providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Secure with issues of death/dying and provide a calm manner in a patient's home.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.

Benefits

• Per-visit pay rate plus gas allowance