Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

This position is for a certified home health aide.

This is not a caregiver position and requires certification.

WANT TO BE A PART OF THE LOS ROBLES HOME HEALTH FAMILY?

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Job Summary:

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Providing personal care including:
a. Bath/Shower’s
b. Oral hygiene
c. Changing bed linen
d. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
e. Skin care to prevent breakdown
f. Assisting the patient with toileting activities
g. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
2. Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
3. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
4. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
5. Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
6. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
7. Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
8. Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
9. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
10. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
11. Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Qualifications:

1. Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws.
2. Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred.
3. At least 18 years of age.
4. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
5. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
6. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
7. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
8. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
9. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $28 - $30