Home Health Aide

Job Description

Job Description

This position is based out of Modesto, CA.

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At Community Hospice & Health Services and its affiliates, Community Hospice & Health Services Foundation, and CHI Management, Inc. (herein referred to collectively as “CHHS”) you will find a family-based and compassionate work environment. Our goal is to provide a wonderful work experience that allows our employees to thrive by feeling engaged and fulfilled each day. CHHS is the largest and oldest nonprofit hospice, palliative care, and support services provider in the Central Valley.

We are proud to indicate that CHHS has been supporting and providing compassionate and quality services to our community since 1979. Our mission is to embrace individuals and families facing life-changing journeys, enhancing quality of life for all. CHHS is accredited by Community Health Accredited Program (CHAP).

SUMMARY : As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Hospice Aide works under the direction of the Patient Care Manager and the supervision of the registered nurse / case manager in the provision of personal care, in order to maximize the comfort and quality of life of patients and families. Responsible for providing supportive care in accordance with the plan of care and Community Hospice & Health Services (CHHS) policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists with environmental services such as housekeeping and homemaking services to preserve a safe, sanitary home and to enhance quality of life in accordance with the CHHA assignment and the hospice plan of care.
• Assists the patient with personal care and supportive services in accordance with the CHHA assignment and the hospice plan of care.
• Communicate with other hospice team members as needed to report patient changes and needs and requested changes in the care assignment related to patient changes.
• Submits visit notes and timesheets in a timely manner.
• Cooperates with regulatory requirements for supervisory visits by the case manager.
• Communicates expected arrival times to patient and family on scheduled day.
• Attends regularly scheduled care conferences (IDT) to review cases, problem-solve and cover unique issues, share professional support and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Attends death events and provide appropriate support at time of death, as requested.
• Participation in Community Hospice & Health Services orientation of students.
• Participates in in-services, workshops, and clinical meetings to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
• Follows all Community Hospice & Health Services policies and procedures including, but not limited to, safety, infection control, privacy, confidentiality, and HIPAA.
• Maintains a professional appearance of self and working area; exhibits appropriate behavior with guests and clients, i.e., courteous, thoughtful and professional at all times.

SUCCESS FACTORS :

Qualifications :

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The main environment for this position is in the patients' homes, which vary in levels of cleanliness, accessibility, and climate control. The employee may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients. The employee may experience situations, with emotionally disturbed, substance abuse, serious illness, and deceased patients. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will travel by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.

WORK SCHEDULE : Position is regular full-time required to work a regularly scheduled 40-hour workweek, with overtime required to meet patient needs. Position may also require rotating weekends and holidays, positions may be occasionally utilized, if justified by department needs.

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