Valley Regional·Fresno, California
Provide personal care, comfort, and basic medical monitoring for terminally ill patients in an outpatient setting. Document patient observations and report significant changes in condition to the Case Manager.
Valley Regional Hospice is seeking a part-time, 3x/week licensed HHA to join our team. The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care, in the outpatient setting.
of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following: 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. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2) Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. 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. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee Assistance Program Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Must possess a valid HHA certification, current CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with an insured vehicle. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and comfortable working with the terminally ill.
Market context
In California, support-services roles in outpatient and clinic settings are typically in steady demand because they help keep patient flow, documentation, and front-desk or clinical support running smoothly. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, a medical assistant certificate, BLS certification, and prior outpatient experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification dates and outpatient experience before applying.
