Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - Hospice

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

At Alameda Care Hospice (ACH), we are committed to treating every patient with the same empathy, compassion and understanding that we would show our family. With over 400 employees between Home Health and Hospice, we are the fastest growing agency in the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide patient care in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Alameda Counties and Salona County.

What you’ll do as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - Hospice:

• Assisting patients with personal care, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
• Administering medication and monitoring vital signs as directed by the hospice nurse
• Providing light housekeeping duties, including meal preparation, laundry, and tidying up patient areas
• Providing companionship and emotional support to patients and their families
• Observing and reporting changes in patients' health status to the hospice nurse

Why you should come work for us a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - Hospice:

• Flexible work schedules: Create your own schedule and hours
• Targeted territories.
• Autonomy: No clocking in/out
• Opportunity for advancement. We have multiple tiers for RNs including Admission Nurses, RNI, RNII, RNII as well as clinical leadership and support opportunities.
• Low turnover/High morale
• Work/life balance
• Helpful software and communication tools
• Outstanding benefits for you and your family including 401k with matching. Generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, etc
• Competitive compensation with achievable incentive bonus program

To be a success as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - Hospice:

• 1+ years Hospice Experience required
• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a state-approved Home Health Aide training program
• Current certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) in the state of CA
• Prior experience working with hospice patients preferred
• Ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to patients and their families
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Requirements: