Sweet Drams Hospice Home Health Aide (HHA) - - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Company: Bristol Hospice
Location: Modesto
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

- - - - - - - - Do you have a Heart for Hospice? Bristol Hospice -is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We believe all patients and families entrusted in our care deserve the highest level of compassion, respect, and quality of care. As the -Sweet Dreams -Home Health Aide (HHA), you will partner with our Director of Patient Care Services and Interdisciplinary Teams to further that mission. These passionate teams will depend on you to care for and support our patients during their hospice journey. - -This position is full-time, Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm, -with a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Why choose Bristol?

• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry
• Advanced training programs
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 1-on-1 Patient Care
• Sign-On Bonus! Qualifications:
  • Enthusiasm for providing the best possible care to patients and their families
  • An -HHA -license -in good standing
  • Must be flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care
  • 1 year of experience in hospice or home health preferred
  • A valid driver's license with an automobile in good working order that is properly registered and insured
  • Current CPR certification
  • Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills
  • And additional related duties as needed On an Average day you will:
    • Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to patient requests promptly
    • Report immediately to Case Manager, if unable to perform a certain task
    • Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within the realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality
    • Meet the safety needs of the patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2, -etc.)
    • Give 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 the breakdown of tissue over bony prominences
    • Assess and report on the 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 bedpans and urinals
    • Aid as assigned with light laundry needs
    • 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
    • Keep patient's living area 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's and family/caregiver's environment and patient's personal needs
    • Other duties assigned my the RN

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