What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aid (HHA) servicing Contra Costa County & Alameda County position at One Health Home Health?
One Health is seeking an experienced fulltime Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to join our team of professionals. Our compassionate and experienced team strives to sustain the highest quality of hospice care to all whom we serve. If you believe that you have the experience and qualifications that we are looking, please do not hesitate to call us, we would like to hear from you! Certification (CHHA) is required.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Home Health Aide provides professional nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, governmental laws and regulations, and Elite Health Care Systems policies and procedures. The Home Health Aide is a professional member of the interdisciplinary group that performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the direction & ongoing supervision of the RN, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient: Bath, skin, and hair.
- Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan
- Preferring such incidental household services as are essential to the patient’s well-being at home
- Preparing meals including special diet
- Take a patient’s temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure if assigned by a registered nurse
- Assists with shopping if the patient has no other resources available
- Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit
- Demonstrates listening skills
- Offers encouragement when appropriate
- Maintains required competency and skills
- Documented initial and ongoing every 14 days supervision and evaluation by RN on each case assignment
- Participates in an annual performance review
- Report any changes in the patient’s condition immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN Case Manager.
- Practice Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations and policy
- Attends at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education programs per year
- Maintain current certification as required by the State
- Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols
- Performs personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
- Meeting safety needs of the patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, Oxygen, etc.)
- Providing respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
- Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 1-year experience as a Home Health Aide or Hospice Aide.
- Must have Certification as CHHA.
- Understands the philosophy of Hospice concepts. Experience with the terminally ill patient.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines.
- Must have reliable automobile, valid driver’s license, and the minimum state-required liability auto insurance.
- Able to travel to multiple locations in the course of the working day/week.
- Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families, and caregivers and to function effectively in a nursing environment.
- Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
- Proficient computer skills required using specialized software, and equipment used in the delivery of patient care.
- Committed to improvement, clinical excellence, high-degree of patient and staff satisfaction.
- Demonstrates excellence in customer service and time management.
- Possession of current certification to practice as a Home Health Aide in the State of California.
BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION:
- We offer competitive compensation (Commensurate with experience)
- Full-time positions receive health/dental/vision insurance, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Working in an environment where you are supported by a team of skilled healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest levels of care for our patients and their families.
Job Category: Certified Home Health Aide
Job Type: Per Diem
Salary: Commensurate with experience (Competitive compensation)
Shift: Variable (Shifts Vary)
Location: Alameda/Contra Consta County
OTHER INFORMATION:
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:
- Home Health / Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Salary : $40,000 - $100,000