Certified Home Health Aide (Hospice)
MCM & Associates LLC
San Bernardino, CA, US
$18-$24 an hour
Full-time
Job Description
Job Description
Reliance Hospice and Palliative Care is currently seeking a full-time or per diem Certified Home Health Aide. This position provides personal care services and promotes excellent end of life care.
This position requires a license in Certified Home Health Aide.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Gives or assists with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair treatments, nails and skin care.
- Assists with elimination, utilizing a bedpan or urinal, commode or bathroom.
- Assists patient with eating and meal preparation including special diets prescribed for patient.
- Assists with positioning, transfers and ambulation, with or without assistive devices.
- Assists patient with prescribed range of motion and prescribed exercise which patient and aide have been taught by designated professional personnel.
- Assists with application of non-prescription topical ointments.
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
- Assists patient with ostomy (where function is normal and care is routine). Includes emptying pouch, changing appliance and assisting with preparation of irrigation procedure.
- Charts tasks.
- Communicates with patients families and related persons, and co-workers to achieve an effective exchange of verbal / nonverbal and written information.
- Observe and report deviations from the usual physical and mental status of the patient and any unusual occurrence(s) to staff nurse within a timely manner.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a licensed Certified Home Health Aide
- 1 year experience in hospice or home health
- CPR required
Job Types : Full-time, Part-time
Salary : $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits :Medical specialties :
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Weekly schedule :
Monday to Friday
Experience :
Home Care / Hospice : 1 year (Required)
Language :
Spanish (Preferred)
License / Certification :
CDPH-Certified Home Health Aide license (Required)
Work Location : On the road
30+ days ago