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Certified Hospice Aide - Full Time - Riverside

Bridge Home Health & Hospice
Murrieta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025
Are you ready to bring your talent and passion for delivering exceptional patient care to a team that’s transforming lives?

At Bridge Home Health & Hospice, we are driven by our commitment to excellence in serving communities across California. For over a decade, our vision has remained clear: to set the standard in compassionate post-acute care and provide unwavering support for patients and their families.

Our culture is built on compassion, where every team member plays a vital role in our success. We celebrate diversity, live by our core values, and strive to be both the provider and employer of choice. If you're looking for a career with meaning, growth, and impact, Bridge is the place for you!

Req #207

Hospice - Full Time - Riverside

Job Description 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 by a Registered Nurse 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. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
  • Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
  • 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.
  • Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
  • Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
  • Taking and recording oral, rectal, and auxiliary 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.
  • Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
  • Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
  • Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
  • Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”
  • Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Aiding 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 patients living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
  • Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
  • Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
  • 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 incumbent(s) of this job. The incumbent(s) may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in the description.

Job Qualifications:

  • Meets the training requirements of the State of California.
  • Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
  • Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
  • 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.
  • Successfully completes a probationary period. This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications and is documented by the supervisor and the employee.
  • Good oral and written communications.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

  • The ability to sit occasionally for 1-3 hours.
  • The ability to frequently stand for 3-6 hours.
  • The ability to occasionally drive/ operate foot control for 1-3 hours.
  • The ability to walk occasionally on level surface for 1-3 hours.
  • The ability to walk intermittently on unlevel surface for less than 1 hour.
  • The ability to intermittently bend or climb for less than 1 hour.
  • The ability to occasionally twist, kneel, crouch and crawl for 1-3 hours.
  • The ability to lift 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour.
  • The ability to carry up to 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour.
  • The ability to push up to 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour.
  • The ability to pull up to 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour.
  • Maintains current and valid Driver’s License and Automobile Insurance coverage at all times.
  • Must have a reliable form of transportation.

Why Join Us?

We believe our employees are the key to unlocking our potential, which is why we’re dedicated to investing in your success, well-being, and future. When you join Bridge, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Collaborative Culture: A dynamic and supportive team environment
  • Career Growth Opportunities: Various development pathways
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules to meet your needs
  • Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off, holidays, and sick days
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible Savings Account
  • …and more!

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

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