ACHH Hospice Aide

Community Hospice & Health Services•Hughson, CA

38d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

At Community Hospice & Health Services and its affiliates, Community Hospice & Health Services Foundation, and CHI Management, Inc. (herein referred to collectively as “CHHS”) you will find a family-based and compassionate work environment. Our goal is to provide a wonderful work experience that allows our employees to thrive by feeling engaged and fulfilled each day. CHHS is the largest and oldest nonprofit hospice, palliative care, and support services provider in the Central Valley. We are proud to indicate that CHHS has been supporting and providing compassionate and quality services to our community since 1979. Our mission is to embrace individuals and families facing life-changing journeys, enhancing quality of life for all. CHHS is accredited by Community Health Accredited Program (CHAP).

Requirements

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Valid California Home Health Aide Certificate must be maintained at all times.

Nice To Haves

Experience in providing homemaking and personal care services in the home setting highly desirable.
Maturity and ability to cope with the demands of the job.
Empathetic attitude toward the care and needs of the terminal patient and their family.
Able to recognize and follow healthy emotional boundaries.
Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow written directions and to document care accurately.
Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Assists with home-like environmental services such as homemaking services to preserve a safe, sanitary patient personal space and to enhance quality of life in accordance with the Hospice Aide assignment and the hospice plan of care.
Assists the patient with personal care and supportive services in accordance with the CHHA assignment and the hospice plan of care.
Communicates with other hospice team members as needed to report patient changes and needs and requested changes in the care assignment related to patient changes.
Documentation will be completed and placed in the patient chart.
Communicates with patient and family throughout the shift to provide care and encourage involvement whenever possible.
Attends regularly scheduled care conferences (IDT) to review cases, problem-solve and cover unique issues, share professional support and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
Attends death events and provides appropriate support at time of death to patient/family, as requested.
Participation in CHHS orientation of students.
Participates in inservices, workshops, and clinical meetings to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
Follows all CHHS and ACHH policies and procedures including, but not limited to, safety, infection control, privacy and confidentiality, and HIPAA.
Maintains a professional appearance of self and working area; exhibits appropriate behavior with guests and clients, i.e., courteous, thoughtful and professional at all times.