Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) Hospice

Spanish Cove at Home hospice is a new and upcoming agency. Come be a strategic part of this great journey we are embarking on. If you're passionate about making a difference for the people you care for and want to in a place where you are valued, supported and appreciated Spanish Cove at Home is the place for you.

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Department: Hospice

Shifts Available: 10 hours/ week (Part-time), Schedule will be contingent on the needs of the patients

Requirement: MUST BE HOME HEALTH CERTIFIED

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Follows written instructions for patient care as prepared by an RN.
• Assists patients with personal care (which includes lifting and transferring patients without assistance) to preserve good personal hygiene while maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services, such as ambulation, ROM, and exercise.
• Assists in administering medications that are ordinarily self-administered; prescribed under written direction of Physician or as directed by hospice nurse, as permitted by State regulations.
• Reports changes in patient's condition and needs to Supervisor or RN.
• Maintains record of services performed and of apparent condition of patient.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with the patient/family and co-workers of the Hospice.
• Participates in patient care conferences to provide input requiring continuum of patient care.
• Performs household services essential to health care at home.
• Good time management.

Qualifications:

• Must be CNA- LTC and Home Health Aide (HHA) certified.
• Current CPR certified.
• Frequent lifting & moving. Must have the ability to lift, move, & transfer 100 lbs with the physical capability to perform all job-related duties.

• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation with current state minimum vehicle insurance coverage.

• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: 1 year preferred.
• Successful completion of training and competency evaluation program or competency evaluation program or nurse aide training and competency evaluation program approved by the state without a contiguous 24 months lapse.

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