Home Health Aide

Hospice Of San Joaquin•Stockton, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of San Joaquin is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Home Health Aide for a full-time position on a Tuesday–Saturday schedule. The role provides hospice patients with personal care and assistance to increase comfort, maintain hygiene, and support a safe, healthy environment in the patient’s home. The aide helps maintain a clean, pleasant, and comfortable home setting and provides limited respite to primary caregivers as approved by the interdisciplinary team (IDT). The position requires accurate recordkeeping and effective communication and collaboration with IDT members, patients, families, and caregivers. Employees are encouraged to participate in IDT and professional educational activities to support professional knowledge, job satisfaction, personal growth, and well-being.

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.
Completion of pre-employment health screening, TB screening, background check, reference check, and drug screening. Hepatitis B series is offered.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and assistance to hospice patients to increase comfort and maintain hygiene.
Promote a clean, pleasant, comfortable, safe, and healthy environment in the patient’s home.
Change bed linen, wash the patient’s dishes, and perform minor household tasks to maintain the patient’s immediate environment.
Adjust lighting, room temperature, bed placement, and other equipment to support patient comfort.
Launder the patient’s personal laundry, including bed linens, as necessary and 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 accordance with state and federal requirements and Hospice of San Joaquin policies and procedures.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with IDT members, the patient, family, and/or 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.