Certified Hospice Aide (CHHA) - PRN

Bridge Home Health and Hospice•San Diego, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Bridge Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Certified Hospice Aide (CHHA) for PRN positions in San Diego. The company has been providing compassionate post-acute care in California for over a decade, focusing on setting the standard in patient and family support. Their culture emphasizes compassion, diversity, and core values, aiming to be a leading provider and employer. This role offers a career with meaning, growth, and impact.

Requirements

Must have CNA and HHA License
Meets the training requirements of the State of California.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
Satisfactory references from previous employers.
Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
Successfully completes a probationary period. This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications and is documented by the supervisor and the employee.
Good oral and written communications.
Good organizational skills.
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred

Responsibilities

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.
Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.).
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 auxiliary 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.
Assessing and 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.
Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”
Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Aiding 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 patients 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.