Hospice HHA- Merced County

Compassionate Care Hospice•Merced, CA

2d•$21 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

Compassionate Care is seeking a Hospice HHA to join their team in Merced County and surrounding areas. The role is focused on providing meaningful care to patients and their families, grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence. The company emphasizes employee well-being, growth, and a supportive work environment, aiming to provide stability, growth, and advancement opportunities based on merit and performance. Compassionate Care has been providing Home Health, Hospice, and In-Home Care services since 2003 and is committed to making a difference in every home they enter.

Requirements

HHA has a basic understanding and commitment to the hospice concept of care.
Able to work as a team member and take supervision effectively.
Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family information.
Able to relate well to terminally ill patients and their families.
Able to work with diverse groups of people.
Maintains client confidentiality.
Has a valid CA driver’s license, maintains own insurance and is able to provide own transportation to travel to the homes of patients.
Has a Home Health Aide Certificate in CA.
Has experience in hospice.
Medical Terminology Required.
A keen understanding of normal aging and health care for older adults.
Competency in client needs evaluation, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of client and employee satisfaction.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong commitment to providing the highest quality care and customer service.
Excellent communication and listening skills, particularly via the phone.
Proven track record of managing processes with strong attention to detail.
Sensitivity to client needs with the ability to express patience and compassion in dealing with them.
Positive, “can-do” attitude.
Confidence and creative problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and availability for schedules to include hours outside of standard work week, possible weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

Has experience in hospice.
Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong and/or Punjabi is a plus.
Prior customer service and/or sales experience is a plus.
Medical knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows a plan of care established by a primary nurse.
Reports changes in patient’s condition to the Case Manager.
Maintains safe conditions in the Residence and reports any unsafe conditions to the Case Manager.
Bathes patient(s) and provides personal hygiene care.
Makes bed and performs other tasks to provide a suitable environment for patients.
Performs light housekeeping tasks essential for a safe/healthy environment.
Attends required in-service programs.
Attends team planning meetings as appropriate.
Prepares meals and feeds patients when necessary.
Helps patients in performing exercises prescribed by professional personnel. ROM.