Home Health Aide (HHA)

Job description

Per- Diem HHA in Walnut Creek / Antioch

Why we do what we do at GIMAGAs we raised our young children, our parents were aging thousands of miles away, needing care and support we couldn't provide firsthand. This weighed heavily on our hearts. In response, we chose to give back to our local community in a meaningful way by changing careers and becoming nurses. With a combined four decades of heartfelt service, we have dedicated our lives to caring for others as we would our own loved ones. We believe that every patient or client deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. That’s why we listen with intention, remain fully present, and approach each interaction with empathy and compassion. Above all, we are committed to preserving the dignity of all people entrusted to our care. We care deeply and we serve wholeheartedly. If you feel called to service, we would love to have you on our team.

Must have a Current HHA License thru Licensing Certification. CNA Optional

• Provides in-home personal care and supportive services to Hospice and/or Home Health patients. Personal care and supportive services include assisting a patient in and out of a shower, giving bed bath, sponge bath or shower, shampoo, shave, skin care, nail care, backrub, oral hygiene, passive range of motion, linen change - making an unoccupied bed and occupied bed; assisting with ambulation devices (cane, walker, wheelchair), transferring from bed to chair and from chair to bed, use assistive devices such as Hoyer lift; assisting a patient with toileting activities (use of commode, bedpan, urinal, toilet); emptying reservoirs such as Foley Catheter bags or colostomy bags; assisting with feeding patient; maintaining safe kitchen and bathroom; monitoring of vital signs and assist patient/family as specified by case manager or supervisor.
• Other supportive services include comfort measures
• Comfort measures include providing companionship and conversation with patient and family members and activities such as reading to patient or sitting quietly with the patient, talking with the patient about patient’s life or hobbies, and patient projects, such as organizing pictures in a book.
• Under the direct supervision of each patient’s case manager, initiates the hospice aide care plan; provides feedback to case manager regarding changes in patient’s physical, social, or psychological condition; and makes changes in care as directed.
• Assists in training individuals or families in the care of terminally ill patients.
• Maintains the dignity of the dying patient and supports the patient’s and family’s unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.
• Performs other tasks as requested by the case manager to assist the patient in obtaining needed health services or follow-up care.
• Accesses electronic device for care plan prior to patient visit.
• Completes appropriate records following all patient visits.
• Synchronizes electronic device data after the patient visit.
• Completes any other documentation requested by the agency.
• Notifies Home Health Aide Department daily of intended visit route and visit times. Communicates promptly and appropriately with patients and families regarding scheduled visits.
• Communicates daily with Home Health Aide Department regarding scheduling changes or issues.
• Meets productivity standards established by the Home Health Aide Program Director.
• Maintains the ethical and confidentiality standards in the administration of Home Health Aide services.
• When in a facility (RCFE or SNF), utilizes customer service practice and department procedures for working in and with facilities.
• Maintains communication with a case manager, patient, family and facility staff regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to the safety, infection control and other policies of the facility.
• Attends and actively participates in the hospice interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings. When attendance is not possible, provides appropriate input on assigned patients.
• Attends educational in-service trainings, department meetings and other agency meetings as requested by the manager.
• Maintains and updates the level of knowledge and skills required to provide quality hospice aide care.
• Adheres to all agency policies and procedures; including updates, as communicated in written, spoken and electronic forms.
• Submits time log when due.
• Promotes a culture of service when representing Gimag at all times treating internal and external contacts with respect, remaining professional, communicating clearly, preventing conflict, following through on commitments and actively listening. Positively promotes Gimag by offering assistance and information.
• Completes CPR certification every two years.
• Demonstrates all skills of a Hospice Aide, including those skills required by the agency through competency testing.
• Keeps the Home Health Aide Program Director and Home Health Aide Manager informed of new clinical provider’s progress and possible learning needs.
• Assists with the orientation of other providers, such as new nurses, therapists, social worker, spiritual care counselors and any office staff, such as schedulers and new managers. Participation in these orientations is usually accompanied by patient visits.
• Maintains a positive attitude and willingness to share expertise to new clinical provider or office staff.
• Participates in quality improvement activities related to areas of practice as appropriate.

Job Types: Per-Diem

Pay: $40 per visit

Pay: $40.00 per hour

License/Certification

* HHA (Preferred)

Willingness to travel

* 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road