What are the responsibilities and job description for the HHA position at DHILLON HEALTHCARE GROUP?
Job Details
Job Location: Merced - Merced, CA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
Description
Qualifications
Seva Hospice is a locally owned and operated company of experienced hospice providers with a desire to serve the communities we live and work in. Due to growth, we are looking for an experienced Certified Hospice Aid for Merced County to join our dynamic team.
Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. Our goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Focused one to one patient care
- Medical benefits
- 401k matching
- Continued education
- Friendly and rewarding work environment
Responsibilities
- Provide health care services in patients residences (Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Board & Care Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities)
- Perform light domestic and household tasks
- Assist with clients personal care activities
- Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition
- Maintain patients care records and document provided services
- Assist patients with mobility and exercise as prescribed
- Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise
- Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
Skills
- Proven working experience as home health aide with proof of HHA and CNA certificate
- Ability to monitor vital signs
- Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
- Familiarity with End of Life care, including post mortem care
- Proficiency in English, ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
- Caring and compassionate personality
- Current CPR certificate
- First Aid training
- Valid driver’s license with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking strongly preferred
Salary : $21 - $24
