Weekend / Weekday Hospice HHA

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in peoples lives, during their final hour?

Search no further.

Compassionate Care Hospice was established to serve our communitys terminally ill, so that their last days on earth are peaceful and dignified. Help us write beautiful final chapters for those in need.

We are headquartered in Fresno and services the Central Valley, including the following counties : Fresno, Merced, Madera, Tulare, Kings, Mariposa, Stanislaus, and Kern County. Our top priority is maintaining our culture of respect and love for our patients and team, alike. Our commitment to our core values allows us to be a provider and employer of choice. We understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource.

We actively seek career-oriented individuals, to whom we offer job security and upward mobility when appropriate - based on merit and performance. We proudly employ an accomplished team of professionals and our team is as diverse as the communities we serve, representing different ethnicities, religions, ages, national origins, and sexual orientations.

Join us today and grow with us!

We are currently seeking to fill the Weekend Hospice HHA position.

• Position to be performed in all territories
• Compensation $21-$25 / hr (negotiable, based on experience, etc.).
• 1 year of experience in Hospice required.
• HHA has a basic understanding and commitment to the hospice concept of care. (required)
• Able to work as a team member and take supervision effectively. (required)
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family information. (required)
• Able to relate well to terminally ill patients and their families. (required)
• Able to work with diverse groups of people. (required)
• Maintains client confidentiality. (required)
• Has a valid CA drivers license, maintains own insurance and is able to provide own transportation to travel to the homes of patients. (for Home care HHA) (required)
• Has a Home Health Aide Certificate in CA. (required for home care)
• Has experience in hospice. (desirable)
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong and / or Punjabi is a plus.

JOB DESCRIPTION and RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Follows a plan of care established by a primary nurse.
• Reports changes in patients condition to the Case Manager.
• Maintains safe conditions in the Residence and reports any unsafe conditions to the Case Manager
• Bathes patient(s) and provides personal hygiene care.
• Makes bed and performs other tasks to provide a suitable environment for patients.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks essential for a safe / healthy environment.
• Attends required in-service programs.
• Attends team planning meetings as appropriate.
• Prepares meals and feeds patients when necessary.
• Helps patients in performing exercises prescribed by professional personnel. ROM.

Experience and Desirable Traits :

• Medical Terminology Required.
• A keen understanding of normal aging and health care for older adults.
• Competency in client needs evaluation, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of client and employee satisfaction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior customer service and / or sales experience is a plus.
• Strong commitment to providing the highest quality care and customer service.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, particularly via the phone.
• Proven track record of managing processes with strong attention to detail.
• Sensitivity to client needs with the ability to express patience and compassion in dealing with them.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Confidence and creative problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and availability for schedules to include hours outside of standard work week, possible weekend hours.
• Medical knowledge is preferred.

Employees and patients are equally precious to us. Your happiness is our happiness - we offer you the following benefits for any full-time position :

Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment

Unparalleled company culture

Local company with soul

Countless growth and development opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Mileage Reimbursement at current Federal rate

Gas reimbursement for those in company cars

PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

401K

And so much more!

Compassionate Care Hospice has grown into the Valleys leading Hospice establishment. Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative, and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience.

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