Hospice HHA - Bakersfield

Compassionate Care Hospice•Bakersfield, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Compassionate Care is seeking a career-driven Hospice HHA for their Bakersfield location. This role offers a dynamic, team-oriented work environment with a strong, supportive company culture, growth and development opportunities, and flexible schedules. The company is grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing that employees are the heart of everything they do. They are looking for professionals who want stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. The team reflects the communities they serve and shares a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care with heart. Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day.

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.
1 year of experience in Hospice required.
Medical Terminology Required.

Nice To Haves

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