Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - PRN - Petaluma

Bridge Home Health and Hospice•Petaluma, CA

1d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Bridge Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to join their team. The organization has been providing compassionate post-acute care in California for over a decade, aiming to set the standard in patient and family support. Their culture is built on compassion, diversity, core values, and a commitment to being a leading provider and employer. This role offers a career with meaning, growth, and impact.

Requirements

Meets the training requirements and successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program that meets 5484.80 (b) and (c); or a competency evaluation that meets the requirements of 5484.80 (c); or a nurse aide training and competency evaluation approved by the state as meeting the requirements of 5483.151 through S483.154 and is currently in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or the requirements of a state licensure program that meets the provisions of 5484.80 (b) and (c).
Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License with an automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

Responsibilities

Assisting the patient with toileting activities.
Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
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).
Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
Assisting patients in the self-administration of medication.
Doing the patient's laundry, as appropriate.
Meeting the safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (footstools, side rails, etc.).
Reporting on the patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Adhering to the company attendance and reliability guidelines, which are an essential function of the job to ensure quality, and consistent patient care.