What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE/ CHHA - Northwestern Santa Clara County position at American Hospice and Home Health Care?
Job description
At American Home Health and Hospice, We are looking for a compassionate full time Home Health Aide to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients homes in accordance with an established care plan.
*Negotiable to salary or hourly pay rates depending on experience.
Our home health care mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to patients in their homes, assisting them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day activities
Responsibilities
- Provide health care services in patients residences
- Perform domestic and household tasks
- Administer simple prescribed medications
- Assist with clients personal care activities
- Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition
- Maintain patients care records and document provided services
- Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises
- Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Temperature screenings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
- COVID-19 Vaccination required per agency policy
Environment:
- Home Health
- Community-based services
- Hospice at Home
Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) for Full Time Staff
Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Supplemental schedule:
Extended hours
Holidays
Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekend availability
Requirements:
Requirements
- Current CHHA Certificate
- Proven working experience as a home health aide
- Ability to monitor vital signs and to collect specimens
- Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
- Nursing and health care administration skills
- Caring and compassionate personality
- Current BLS
Compensation details: 25-35 Hourly Wage
Salary : $25 - $35