Chha

Bristol Hospice • Bakersfield, CA

13d • Remote

About The Position

Bristol Hospice is seeking compassionate Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) with a heart for patients and families. As a CHHA, you will play a critical role on the Interdisciplinary Group Team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide personal care and promote patient comfort. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide leader dedicated to providing family-centered hospice services with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity.

Requirements

• Must be a CNA in good standing AND must have a current Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in good standing in the State of California.
• Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order.
• Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in community health/hospice or medical/surgical environments.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• An understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
• Demonstrated tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of plan of care documentation.
• Flexibility in work hours to ensure patient care as per the plan of care.
• Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired.
• Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying.
• Calm demeanor when entering the patient's home.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs as assigned and respond promptly to patient requests, reporting any inability to perform tasks to the Case Manager.
• Utilize positive communication techniques, maintaining confidentiality and ethical care standards.
• Ensure patient safety by using equipment properly and safely.
• Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing.
• Prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assist with feeding patients.
• Record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) as ordered and with demonstrated competency.
• Provide skin care to prevent tissue breakdown.
• Assess and report patient condition changes to the Case Manager, noting interpersonal dynamics within the household.
• Assist with ambulation and exercises as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Perform range of motion and positioning, as directed.
• Assist with self-administered medications by providing reminders, as permitted by state regulations.
• Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal use.
• Aid with light laundry needs if necessary.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered and with demonstrated competency.
• Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site.
• Maintain patient's living area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Adhere to organizational documentation, care procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Respect patient and family/caregiver environments and personal needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed