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 work in a place where you are valued, supported, and appreciated, Spanish Cove at Home is the place for you.

About the role

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

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, range of motion (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.
• Demonstrates good time management.

Requirements

• Must be CNA-LTC and Home Health Aide (HHA) certified.
• Current CPR certification.
• Frequent lifting and moving; must have the ability to lift, move, and transfer 100 lbs with the physical capability to perform all job-related duties.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with current state minimum vehicle insurance coverage.
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards.
• Supportive and compassionate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience 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-month lapse.