Hospice Home Health Aide Per Diem Position

5 days ago

San Diego, California, United States MD Care Hospice Full time
Job Title/Position:

Hospice Home Health Aide

Reports To:

Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor or Case Manager

Job Description Summary:

The Hospice Home Health Aide provides personal care and support services to patients in their homes, promoting comfort and quality of life. This role requires a compassionate and skilled individual to work under the supervision of a registered nurse and perform various tasks to meet the patient's personal needs.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
  • Perform personal care needs, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, as assigned.
  • Meet safety needs of patients and use equipment safely and properly.
  • Assist with feeding, ambulation, and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
  • Take and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, as ordered.
  • Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
  • Report on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.
  • Assist with light laundry needs and keep patient's living area clean and orderly.
  • Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Position Qualifications:
  • Meets the training requirements of the State.
  • Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
  • Understands hospice philosophy and is comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
  • Satisfactory references from previous employers.
  • Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
  • Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Job Limitations:

The Hospice Home Health Aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the Hospice Home Health Aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders, or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge, and skill of a licensed nurse.

Skills Required:
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
Working Conditions:
  • Community home environment.
  • Exposure to infectious diseases.
  • In and out of automobile.

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