Home Health Aide

HOSPICE OF SAN JOAQUIN•Stockton, CA

25d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of San Joaquin is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Home Health Aide to provide hospice patients with high-quality personal care and assistance in the home setting. The role helps increase patient comfort, maintain personal hygiene, and provide a safe, healthy, clean, and comfortable environment. The position is full-time, with a Tuesday through Saturday schedule, based at the Stockton Main Office in Stockton, California, and involves care for patients in their homes. The Home Health Aide supports patients and caregivers, provides limited respite to primary caregivers as approved by the interdisciplinary team (IDT), and communicates and collaborates with IDT members, patients, families, and caregivers to support continuity of care. The role also requires accurate recordkeeping in accordance with state and federal requirements and Hospice of San Joaquin policies and procedures, along with participation in IDT and professional education activities. Pre-employment requirements include health and TB screenings, a background check, reference check, and drug screening. A Hepatitis B series is offered.

Requirements

Home Health Aide certification as mandated by the State of California.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain patient records.
Ability to observe patients and communicate observations clearly, verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of appropriate body mechanics.
Interest and ability to provide skilled, sensitive care to terminally ill patients and their families.
Ability to maintain courteous, tactful relationships with patients, families, staff, and other involved persons.
Familiarity with mechanical beds and the use of safety devices, side rails, wheelchairs, bath benches, and bedside commodes.
CPR training.
Ability and willingness to drive a personal vehicle; valid California driver's license and automobile insurance meeting state standards are required.
Ability to safely maneuver equipment such as wheelchairs.
Physical ability to walk, stand, stoop, sit, and lift; good manual dexterity.
Visual and hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written and verbal information.
Ability to tolerate driving in a car for long periods.
Ability to negotiate steps and non-paved surfaces to reach patients.
Ability to move patients and/or bend over bed- or wheelchair-bound patients while providing care.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and assistance to hospice patients to increase comfort and maintain personal hygiene.
Help maintain a safe, healthy, clean, pleasant, and comfortable environment in the patient's home.
Change bed linens, wash the patient's dishes, and perform other minor household tasks to maintain the patient's immediate environment.
Adjust lighting, room temperature, bed placement, and other equipment as needed for patient comfort.
Launder the patient's personal laundry and bed linens as necessary or when requested.
Occasionally prepare meals, assist with feeding, and assess food intake and dietary understanding.
Provide limited respite to primary caregivers as approved by the IDT.
Maintain accurate Home Health Aide records in compliance with state and federal requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with IDT members, patients, families, and caregivers to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in IDT and professional educational activities.

Benefits

Competitive hospice industry compensation.
Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
AFLAC insurance plans.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Fitness Center membership discount.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Supportive work culture that encourages work-life balance.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Monthly mileage reimbursement.
Employee Referral Program.