Certified Home Health Aide; CHHA

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The Hospice CHHA provides personal care and light housekeeping services to terminally ill patients in the home, nursing facility, inpatient units or other environments where the Hospice patient resides in accordance with an established plan of care and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Actively participates as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Provides care and comfort to patients in accordance with assigned tasks and established interdisciplinary and Hospice Aide plan of care.

Observes the patient, reports and documents observations and care performed. Provides timely documentation of services based on the patient’s care plan.

Basic Qualifications:

Skills: Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers, and all others. Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members and reflect concern for the well-being of patients and employees. Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the mission and vision of the organization.

Experience: Minimum age requirement of eighteen (18). One (1) year of direct patient care experience in an institutional or home care setting required with community health/hospice experience preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team setting and understanding of Hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill.