Per diem Hospice Aide

Mission Hospice and Home Care•Redwood City, CA

20d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Hospice & Home Care serves patients and families in the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay with quality care and compassionate end-of-life support and education. Founded in 1979, we are a local, independent nonprofit that has provided thousands of patients and their families with physical, emotional, and spiritual support throughout the journey from a life-threatening diagnosis through death and bereavement. If you are a Certified HHA come join our Hospice team! This position offers competitive pay, generous benefits, car lending program and a supportive work environment. We are currently seeking a Hospice Aide who will be responsible for providing direct patient care to hospice patients at our Hospice House. Schedule: Per diem; 8:30am - 5:00pm; days and hours are flexible! Location: Redwood City, CA MUST HAVE HHA LICENSE Mission Hospice & Home Care follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.

Requirements

Completion of an approved Home Health Aide (HHA) training program. HOME CARE AIDE (HCA) CERTIFICATION IS NOT ACCEPTED.
Current certification to practice as a Home Health Aide in the State of California.
Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice or home health preferred

Responsibilities

Performing personal care needs to hospice patients according to care plan or Supervisor, including feeding, dressing, baths, toileting, back rubs, personal hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen, laundry, etc.
Documenting observations and care performed.
Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2)
Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as appropriate.