HHA and CNA Needed for Immediate Hourly Shifts

CNA/HHA

Bristol Hospice Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield, CA 93309

Salary Range $23.00 - $24.00 Hourly Position Type FT Hourly Job Shift Day

Are you an experienced Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)? 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.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding of plan of care documentation

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

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more

Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions

Advanced training programs

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

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. 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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