Home Health Aide (HHA) Job Description
JOIN A TEAM THAT IS COMPACT IN SIZE, YET LARGE OF HEART
Hospice of the North Coast hires passionate clinicians who demonstrate the ability to execute on our agency's mission.
$2 Shift Differential for working PM and/or NOC Shifts.
The Full Time Schedule - NOC Shifts 12am - 830am.
Position Summary:
As a member of the care team the CHHA provides personal care services to the terminally ill patient and performs related tasks. Duties assigned are to increase the level of comfort, and to maintain personal hygiene and a safe, healthy environment for the patient and to provide for temporary respite and relief from total care responsibilities for the primary caregiver.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
A high school graduate.
Credentials:
Current Certification within the State.. Certification in Home health and Palliative Care Hospice aide desired.
Experience:
Demonstrated experience as a hospice aide or completion of an appropriate hospice orientation and training program.
Core Competencies:
Demonstrated competency in performance of hospice aide functions. Ability to read, write and verbally report clinical information to patients, caregivers, and other hospice staff. Ability to work with dying patients and their families. Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the hospice patient and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the hospice team. Other: Valid driver's license and auto insurance. Satisfactory Criminal Background Checks.
EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
**Matching 401K plan
**Continuous professional and clinical training
**Holiday Pay
**Medical, Vison and Dental Insurance
**EAP (Employee Assistance Program