Looking for PD home health aide/Certified Nursing Assistant. A Professional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting those observations and documenting observations that are performed. Riverside to Temecula area, to help cover when staff members are off.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. 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.
2. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side
rails, O2 etc.)
3. Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed
linen as often as assigned.
4. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
5. Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
6. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
7. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood
pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
8. Providing proper care and observation of the patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue overbony prominence.
9. 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.
10. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist
11. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
12. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
13. Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
14. Keeping the patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned. 15. Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. 16. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 17. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.
Job Type: Per diem
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CHHA (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road