What are the responsibilities and job description for the HHA position at Seva Hospice?
Qualifications:
Seva Hospice is a locally owned and operated company of experienced hospice providers with a desire to serve the communities we live and work in. Due to growth, we are looking for an experienced Certified Home Health Aide to join our team.
Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. Our goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Focused one to one patient care
- Medical benefits
- 401k matching
- Continued education
- Friendly and rewarding work environment
Requirements
- Current CHHA and CNA certifications required
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Prior experience in home health, hospice, or home care preferred
- Reliable transportation required
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
- 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
- Ability to monitor vital signs
- Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
- Proficiency in English, ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
- Caring and compassionate personality
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide health care services in patients residences (Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Board & Care Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities)
- Perform light domestic and household tasks
- 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 exercise as prescribed
- Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise
- Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
Salary : $23 - $25