Certified Home Health Aide
At VNA Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through compassion and innovation, ensuring every individual's well-being is prioritized. We're dedicated to empowering our employees to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities, driving positive change in healthcare. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and improve the health and dignity of those we serve.
The Certified Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional member of the hospice team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs, to promote the patient's comfort, and a safe environment. The Certified Home Health Aide is responsible for observing patients and reporting / documenting these observations and the services provided. The Home Health Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care. Respects and promotes the mission, values and vision of VNA Health.
Job Duties :
- Responds to patient's / family's / caregiver's personal and physical needs promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, reporting to the primary care nurse immediately.
- Meets safety needs of patients and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
- Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as necessary.
- Assists in dressing and undressing patients.
- Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, if necessary.
- Assists in feeding the patient, if necessary.
- Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals.
- Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate.
- Does patient's laundry when instructed as part of the plan of care.
- Performs post-mortem care.
Qualifications :
Current and active California Home Health Aide Certification.Current CPR certification.Licensed driver with insured automobile - in accordance with state and / or organization requirements.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.Physical Requirements :
Ability to lift 50 lbs.Ability to push / pull 200 lbs.Ability to transfer 170 pounds.Ability to stoop, bend, and squat.Ability to walk up one flight of stairs.Ability to walk one mile.Ability to sit for one hour, minimum.Visual and audio acuity.Apply today to be considered for our Home Health Aide (HHA) role.