CNA/PCA/HHA/ Caregivers Needed Immediately

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Are you an experienced Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)? We are looking for compassionate CHHAs who have a heart for patients and families. The Certified Home Health Aide plays a critical role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform various services for patients to meet their personal needs and promote comfort.

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

Integrity: We are honest and professional.

Trust: We count on each other.

Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.

Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.

Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

On an average day you will:

Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attend to his/her requests promptly; if unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately

Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality

Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)

Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned

Assist in dressing and undressing patients, as assigned

Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned

Assist in feeding the patient, as assigned

Take and record oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency

Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence

Assess and report on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; also, being aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues

Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist

Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning, as directed

Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as "reminders"

Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal aid, as assigned

Aid with light laundry needs if necessary

Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service, as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency

Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate

Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned

Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct

Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs

All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (applicable for all States, additional requirements for California residents, see below).

CALIFORNIA REGULATION: Must be a CNA in good standing AND must have a current Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in good standing in the State of California.

Preferred to have one (1) year experience in community health/hospice or medical/surgical environments

Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training

Licensed driver with 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

Our Ideal Candidate Has the Following Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to read and follow written instructions

An Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill

Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision

Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene

Ability to communicate effectively

Strong organizational skills

Understanding of plan of care documentation

Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care

Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired

Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying

Calm demeanor when entering the patients home

We Got the Perks:

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more

HSA & 401(k) available

Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions

Advanced training programs

Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Join a team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

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