Home Health Aide (Hospice)

apartment Adventist Health location_onSonora, CA 95370, US

Job Description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary

Administers personal care and assistance with housekeeping activities of daily living for patients in the home setting. Reports pertinent observations of patient's physical and psychosocial status to Registered Nurse (RN), Therapist or Clinical Supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Experience with home health or community background: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Home Health Aide (HHA) license: Required in CA
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license: Preferred in CA
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required
Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions

Follows treatment plan as outlined to provide patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse. Administers or assists patient with personal care including bath or shower, hair, skin, mouth and nail care according to Home Health Aide assignment sheet.
Assists patient with ambulation, dressing or undressing, elimination using bathroom, commode, bedpan or urinal. Assists patient with prescribed exercise after instruction by the Registered Nurse/Physical Therapist. Provides transfer to activities.
Assists with household services that are essential to patient's home health care. Maintains Agency equipment in working order by promptly requesting repair or replacement.
Observes patient and notifies nurse in charge or nursing supervisor of significant changes in the patient's condition, physical or mental.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

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