Job description

SoCal Premium Health Care is seeking to hire an exceptional CAREGIVER This is a terrific opportunity to work for a mission-oriented hospice agency that has an exceptional team and prioritizes great patient care. SPANISH SPEKAKING REQUIRED.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse, the Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)/ CAREGIVER provides basic nursing aide services to ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients/residents. The caregiver will assist patients to participate in planned activities designed to make life more meaningful, to fully stimulate and support physical and mental capabilities and enable the patient to maintain social, physical, and emotional functioning appropriate to their level of care. The caregiver will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient’s care.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2).
• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications:

• Meets the training requirements of the State.
• SPANISH REQUIRED. Do Not Apply If You Do Not Speak Spanish and English.
• At least 22 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands healthcare philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to elderly.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Job Limitations: The aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the aide will not administer medications, take physician’s orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Good oral and written communications
• Good organizational skill
• Ability to maneuver community home environment
• Commitment to Aide principles, practices, and services in a environment
• Demonstrated competence in care delivery techniques, with willingness to learn ‘Most Current’ Aide competencies and procedures
• Attention to details of day-to-day operations
• Routine CHHA skills practiced in a healthcare environment
• Uses independent judgment and decision-making to organize work and establish priorities
• Must have excellent organizational skills and ability for multi-tasking.
• Must be able to work without continuous supervision.
• Sensitivity to and ability to interact with various racial, religious, and ethnic cultures in the organization service area
• Ability to solicit sensitive information from patients and their families/caregivers
• Ability to remain calm with patients and their families/caregivers under fast paced, emotional conditions.

Education & Experience Required:

• The candidates must have a valid Home Health Aide Certification, CPR card that follows the American Heart Association and a valid Government Issued I.D.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification/licening required

Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CNA/CHHA (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road