JOB SUMMARY:

To provide personal care services to the terminally ill hospice patient as needed, under the direction of the

RN. To provide assistance and understanding to the family and in time of bereavement. To work as a

member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care within the guidelines of the IDG care plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational/Degree: High school diploma or GED.

Training/Licensure: Graduate from an approved training and competency course.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Must meet federal Home Health Aide training and competency

requirements. Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at

times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside

of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social,

racial, cultural and religious modes.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant, preferred.

Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

JOB FACTORS:

Physical Requirements:

Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting,

climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or

transferring of a 100 pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices

that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must

provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.

Mental Requirements:

Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act

accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with

mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CNA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hemet, CA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road