What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health & Hospice Aide-Per Diem San Joaquin County position at Pinnacle Home Health & Hospice?
Requirements: Home Health & Hospice Aide Certified.
Pinnacle Hospice is seeking quality employees throughout the Sacramento area.
We are looking for a passionate & experienced Per-Diem Home Health Aide in San Joaquin County.
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Providing hands-on personal care including:
A. Baths
B. Back rubs
C. Oral hygiene
D. Shampoos
E. Changing bed linen
F. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
G. Skin care to prevent breakdown
H. Assisting the patient with toileting activities
I. 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. Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered (with
appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
8. Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
9. Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
10. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools,
side rails, etc.).
11. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
12. Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of
personal and professional conduct.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to
perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
