Hospice Aide (CHHA) - SF/San Mateo County

Benefits

• Of Joining ANX:
• Earn $26-$30/hour as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
• Strong market competitive compensation plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Options for FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Discount Program

Position Summary

• of a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA):
• This position is Full-Time.
• Work under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and perform various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs
• Maintain records of patient care, conditions, and observations, and report any significant changes to the care team
• Ensure high quality patient experience and positive health outcomes by providing hands-on personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.)
• Assist in ambulation and exercise, perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service
• Help patients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration, assisting in wound care maintenance, noticing changes in health condition, and reporting any significant changes to the care team
• Positions available in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara County
• Providing personal care including, baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and 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
• Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

Minimum Qualifications

• of a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA):
• Current Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) license
• Minimum of 1-year HHA experience required
• 1 year of Home Healthcare / Hospice experience is preferred
• Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to travel per job requirement'
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.