Hospice Aide (CHHA) - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

 

About ANX: Founded in 2007 by nurses whose visions for the company are built on client-focused quality care for patients and their families first– ANX is committed to providing expert, reliable care utilizing best practices with an emphasis on community health. 

ANX Hospice Care: ANX also provides 24/7 hospice care for individuals with limited life expectancies or for patients no longer willing to seek aggressive medical treatment. Hospice care is provided by our specially-trained team of health care professionals, including a medical director/physician, medical social worker, skilled nurse, home health aide, spiritual counselor and hospice volunteer.

With these strong values, we are able to partner with multiple insurances, offer an array of services, and have been awarded with:

• Best Places to Work (2017 to 2026) - SF Business Times/Silicon Valley Business Journal
• Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for meeting rigorous performance standards in delivering quality, safe care
• CMS - Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Certified
• Health Plan of San Mateo Preferred Partner
• Kaiser Permanente Preferred Partner
• Dignity Health Preferred Post-Acute Care Partner
• 5.0 Star Reviews on Indeed
• 4.6 Star Glassdoor Rating with 95% CEO approval

  Benefits Of Joining ANX:

• Earn $26-$30/hour as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Employee Discount Program

Position Summary of a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA):

• This position is Per Diem/Part Time . 
• Work under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and perform various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs
• Maintain records of patient care, conditions, and observations, and report any significant changes to the care team
• Ensure high quality patient experience and positive health outcomes by providing hands-on personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.)
• Assist in ambulation and exercise, perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service
• Help patients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration, assisting in wound care maintenance, noticing changes in health condition, and reporting any significant changes to the care team
• Providing personal care including, baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen
• Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• Skin care to prevent breakdown
• Assisting the patient with toileting activities
• Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

Minimum Qualifications of a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA):

• Current Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) license
• Minimum of 1-year HHA experience required
• 1 year of Home Healthcare / Hospice experience is preferred
• Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to travel per job requirement'
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.