Per Diem CHHA for Hospice (Lancaster)

Organization:

Lake View Hospice

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS), the Hospice Aide provides personal care and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene, ADL, and comfort needs of the homebound patient in alignment with Lake View Hospice, mission, goals and objectives. The Hospice Aide reports directly to the DPCS as do the other members of the interdisciplinary team. The HA receives functional guidance and supervision from the interdisciplinary team.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• HS Diploma Or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• HHA-Home Health Aide
• AUTO-Automobile Insurance
• DL-California Drivers Class C
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• 1 year experience performing duties as an aide in a home care setting or other health care related facility.
• 5 years direct patient care experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and health care practices is required as well as understanding of universal precautions.
• Demonstrate a positive customer service orientation; skill working with diverse groups of patients and co-workers; ability to solve customer-service related problems for internal and external customers.
• Ability to recognize the special needs and concerns of diverse groups of patients and others in the home.
• Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, and caring manner.
• Tolerance for body secretions, strong odors, potential exposure to disease, and varied environmental conditions.
• Competency is evaluated by written test and during joint visits in the care of patients.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

2

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CNA (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $35 - $40