What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Aide (HHA) position at Ardent Home Health and Hospice of Fresno?
At Ardent Home Health and Hospice, Our patients and their loved ones are the center of our work. Our team of professionals has a passion for providing superior, thoughtful care, and works to improve the quality of life for our patients, their loved ones, and caregivers by creating an atmosphere of acceptance and respect for all.
At Ardent, our culture is nurtured by our core values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Loving One Another, Intelligent Risk, Customer Second, and Ownership. Your growth is important to us. We set individual and team goals to ensure that we continue to grow together and serve our patients & their families at the highest standard.
Join a dynamic company that believes in a team approach and focuses on doing what is best for our patients. As a Hospice Aide with Ardent, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.
JOB SUMMARY
The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group 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 and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
- Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
- 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.
- Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
- Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
- Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
- Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
- Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- A current and valid Home Health Aide Certification
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
- Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Travel reimbursement
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
License/Certification:
- HHA Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $25
