About Us:nnAt VNA Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through compassion and innovation, ensuring every individual's well-being is prioritized. We're dedicated to empowering our employees to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities, driving positive change in healthcare. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and improve the health and dignity of those we serve.nnWhy Join Us:nnFully-paid insurance premiums including dental, vision, basic life, disability, and AD&D insurance.nnGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual from the first day of employment.nnWellness Benefit providing $1,000 annual reimbursement for fitness and wellness expenses.nnFinancial wellness program with matching 403(b) Retirement Plan and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).nnSupportive company culture promoting employee well-being through programs like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and public transportation reimbursement.nnCompetitive Compensation: $23 - 26 per hournnJob Description Summary:nnThe Certified Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional member of the hospice team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs, to promote the patient's comfort, and a safe environment. The Certified Home Health Aide is responsible for observing patients and reporting/documenting these observations and the services provided. The Home Health Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care. Respects and promotes the mission, values and vision of VNA Health.nnJob Duties:nnAddressing Patient’s Daily NeedsnnResponds to patient's/family's/caregiver's personal and physical and needs promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, reporting to the primary care nurse immediately.nnMeets safety needs of patients and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).nnGives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as necessary.nnAssists in dressing and undressing patients.nnPlans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, if necessary.nnAssists in feeding the patient, if necessary.nnOffers and assists with bedpans and urinals.nnKeeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate.nnDoes patient's laundry when instructed as part of the plan of care.nnPerforms post-mortem care.nnDirect Patient CarennTakes and records oral, rectal, and auxillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.nnTurns and positions patients, providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.nnReports on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse.nnActs as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary group.nnAssists in ambulation and range of motion exercise as instructed by the primary care nurse.nnUtilizes proper ergonomics and body mechanic techniques.nnDocumentation of CarennEnsures the plan of care regarding patient assignment is followed.nnAdheres to VNA Health’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.nnMeets daily average productivity standards set by the agency. Participates in Quality Management activitiesnn??????? Team WorknnRotates weekend and holiday shifts as necessary.nnReports complaints and incidents to supervisors.nnAttends monthly meetings and inservices as required.nnDemonstrates knowledge of state, federal, local and accreditation regulations for the delivery of hospice services.nnThe above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. All clinical staff are expected to participate as needed in variable shifts, including weekend rotation per staffing needs and departmental holiday rotation.nnQualifications:nnCurrent and active California Home Health Aide Certification.nnCurrent CPR certification.nnLicensed driver with insured automobile - in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.nnAbility to read and follow written instructions and document care given.nnSelf-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.nnEmpathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.nnPhysical Requirements:nnAbility to lift 50 lbs.nnAbility to push/pull 200 lbs.nnAbility to transfer 170 pounds.nnAbility to stoop, bend, and squat.nnAbility to walk up one flight of stairs.nnAbility to walk one mile.nnAbility to sit for one hour, minimum.nnVisual and audio acuity.nnApply today to be considered for our Home Health Aide (HHA) role or email with your resume.nnPowered by JazzHR