Home Health Aide (HHA) - Hospice
Company: VNA Health
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Various Available ShiftsJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe 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 .ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAddressing
Patient's Daily NeedsResponds 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.Meets
safety needs of patients and uses equipment safely and properly
(foot stools, side rails, etc.).Gives personal care including
baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as
often as necessary.Assists in dressing and undressing
patients.Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping,
if necessary.Assists in feeding the patient, if necessary.Offers
and assists with bedpans and urinals.Keeps patient's living area
clean and orderly, as appropriate.Does patient's laundry when
instructed as part of the plan of care.Performs post-mortem
care.Direct Patient CareTakes and records oral, rectal, and
auxillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when
ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills
competency.Turns and positions patients, providing proper care and
observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over
bony prominence.Reports on patient's condition and significant
changes to the assigned supervisory nurse.Acts as a member of the
hospice interdisciplinary group.Assists in ambulation and range of
motion exercise as instructed by the primary care nurse.Utilizes
proper ergonomics and body mechanic techniques.Documentation of
CareEnsures the plan of care regarding patient assignment is
followed.Adheres to VNA Health 's documentation and care procedures
and standards of personal and professional conduct.Meets daily
average productivity standards set by the agency. Participates in
Quality Management activities.Team WorkRotates weekend and holiday
shifts as necessary.Reports complaints and incidents to
supervisors.Attends monthly meetings and inservices as
required.Demonstrates knowledge of state, federal, local and
accreditation regulations for the delivery of hospice services.The
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.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCurrent and active
California Home Health Aide Certification.Current CPR
certification.One year experience in hospital or nursing home
setting.Licensed driver with insured automobile - in accordance
with state and/or organization requirements.Ability to read and
follow written instructions and document care given.Self-directing
with the ability to work with little direct supervision.Empathy for
the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired. Understands
philosophy of hospice care and needs of the terminally ill.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTSAbility to lift 50 lbs.Ability to push/pull 200
lbs.Ability to transfer 170 pounds.Ability to stoop, bend, and
squat.Ability to walk up one flight of stairs.Ability to walk one
mile.Ability to sit for one hour, minimum.Visual and audio
acuity.WPniDa9o7y
Keywords: VNA Health, Santa Barbara , Home Health Aide (HHA) - Hospice, Other , Santa Barbara, California
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