What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Home Health Aide (Per Diem, Days) position at Northbay?
At NorthBay Health the Hospice Home Health Aide (HHA) is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed, professional nurse or licensed therapist. The Hospice HHA, utilizing the Jean Watson Nursing Theory of Caring and the Relationship Based Care Model, provides assistance to patients in accordance with the functional and developmental needs of each patient. Supports the mission, vision, values and expectation of excellence of the organization.
Duties may be adjusted at the direction of the case manager or clinical supervisor based on the evaluation of the patient’s needs.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions.
We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Graduate of certified program for HHA, and certification by the State Department of Public Health, with a current California HHA certificate. Current AHA or equivalent CPR certification. Maintains continuing education units. Current California driver’s license with automobile insurance per agency guidelines.
- Experience: One year of experience as Home Health Aide in the past five years. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the Geriatric, Adult age groups.
- Skills: High level of initiative and independent work skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Able to understand oral and written instructions in English. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: Geriatric, Adult.
- Interpersonal Skills: Subscribes to and follows the NorthBay Way. The NorthBay Way is a set of value –based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of caring, communication, collaboration, and competence Interacts with patients, staff and caregivers in a pleasant, cooperative, and courteous manner. Maturity and sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and dying, and ability to deal with the demands of the job.
- Compensation: Per Diem hourly rate $27.82 - $30.71 (based on years of experience)
Salary : $28 - $31
