Home Health Aide (HHA) Job Description
We are seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) interested in providing one-on-one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their homes. They must use a comprehensive and patient-specific care plan that prioritizes the patient's health and independence. Candidate must have good communication skills to collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other members of the patient care team. Our ideal candidate will be spending quality time with the patient and must have a reliable method of transportation, and be compliant, and punctual with shifts and electronic charting.
HIRING FOR:
Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM in Temecula
*** $500 sign-on bonus ($250 after 90 days and $250 after 180 days)***
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Providing personal care including:
Baths
Back rubs
Oral hygiene
Shampoos
Changing bed linen
Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
Skin care to prevent breakdown
Assisting the patient with toileting activities
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. Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
8. Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
9. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
10. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
11. Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Credentials Required:
Valid CHHA license (not to be confused with Home Care Aide) in California
Valid CPR or BLS certification
Valid Driver License
Social Security Card
Permanent Resident Card, or work permit
Physical exam
Tuberculosis Results
Vehicle Insurance
Job Types:
Part-Time/Full-Time
Work Location:
Temecula
Work Remotely:
No
**PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE A VALID CHHA CERTIFICATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION**