What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) position at Priority Hospice Care, Inc?
Position Summary
As a member of the interdisciplinary team the home health aide provides care services to the terminally ill patient and performs related tasks in the patient/family place of residence in accordance with the plan of treatment as assigned by the RN Case Manager. Duties assigned are to increase the level of comfort, and to maintain personal hygiene and a safe, healthy environment for the patient.
Functions & Responsibilities:
- Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the RN Case Manager or Director of Patient Care Services.
- Observes and reports signs and symptoms of discomfort including presence of pain.
- Provides or assists patients in bathing, care of mouth, skin, and hair.
- Assists patients in and out of bed and assisting with ambulation.
- Turns patients in bed and position for comfort.
- Assist with prescribed exercise which patients and home health aides have been taught by appropriate health personnel.
- Prepares meals and assist patients wit eating.
- Assists patients to bathroom or in using bedpan or urinal
- Changes bed linen.
- Attends and participates in in-services, staff meetings
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Covina, CA 91723
Salary : $35