Sweet Dreams Home Health Aide

Bristol Hospice • Modesto, CA

392d • $47,840 - $52,000

About The Position

The Sweet Dreams Home Health Aide (HHA) position at Bristol Hospice involves providing compassionate care to hospice patients and their families. The HHA plays a critical role in the Interdisciplinary Group Team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to meet patients' personal needs and promote comfort. This role emphasizes a family-centered approach to hospice services, ensuring that all patients and families are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity.

Requirements

• Home Health Aide certification required per state regulations.
• Preferred to have one (1) year experience as an Aide in community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience.
• Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order.
• Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort in providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of plan of care documentation.
• Flexible in work hours to ensure patients receive care as provided in the plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Spend quality one-on-one time with patients and their families to support everyday needs.
• Care for hospice patients by providing baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens as needed.
• Provide bedtime care including personal hygiene regimens as required.
• Provide aromatherapy and gentle touch.
• Perform personal care needs after receiving a patient's assignment and attending to requests promptly.
• Record important health information including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Assess and report patient condition and any significant changes to the Case Manager.
• Assist patients with ambulation and exercise.
• Maintain the patient's living area in a clean and orderly manner, as assigned.
• Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed