Hospice Aide (CHHA)

About Us

*Aveeva Hospice is a local, community-based hospice focused* *on providing compassionate end of life care to patients and families. We are a supportive team of professionals that make a great impact in the lives of our patients. We have strong leadership that is accessible, knowledgeable, and supportive in the success and growth of our staff.*

*Our program is growing and looking for team members to contribute their expertise. The ideal candidate is a strong team player with a high level of compassion. You will be responsible for assessing and providing supportive care to patients and families in their homes.*

Our Culture

At Aveeva Hospice, our culture is employee centered; empowering our employees' professional and personal growth is a top priority. We strongly invest in our staff because they are the key to our success. Staff has full support of management and access to efficient and effective solutions to get work done without delay. Our supportive and friendly work environment is focused on the success of the entire team.

We are proud to be a Great Place to Work certified company! Check out what our employees think about Aveeva Hospice at: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044357

Position Summary

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2)
• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
• Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”
• Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

Position Qualifications

• Meets the training requirements of the State and in possession of a current certification to practice as a Home Health Aide in the state of California.
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

License/Certification

* Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) (Required)

Work Location: On the road