Certified Home Health Aide Job Merced area,California USA,Healthcare

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives? Search no further! Compassionate Care Home Health Agency has five office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, and Bakersfield) and services eight counties throughout the Central Valley (Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern) - and we’re growing fast! Our top priority is maintaining our culture of respect and love for our patients and team, alike.

Our commitment to our core values allows us to be a provider and employer of choice. We understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource.

We actively seek career-oriented individuals, to whom we offer job security and upward mobility when appropriate - based on merit and performance. We proudly employ an accomplished team of professionals and our team is as diverse as the communities we serve, representing different ethnicities, religions, ages, national origins, and sexual orientations.

Join us today and grow with us!

We are currently seeking to fill the Certified Home Health Aide position for Merced County including All Surrounding Areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

Providing personal care including:

Baths

Back rubs

Oral hygiene

Shampoos

Changing bed linen

Assisting patients with dressing and undressing

Skin care to prevent breakdown

Assisting the patient with toileting activities

Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate

Planning and preparing nutritious meals.

Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.

Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

Certified Home Health Aide

Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.

Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

Assisting patients in the self-administration of medication.

Doing the patient's laundry, as appropriate.

Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).

Reporting on the patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Meets the training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws.

At least 18 years of age.

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.

Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

Employees and patients are equally precious to us. Your happiness is our happiness - we offer you the following benefits for any full time position:

Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment
Unparalleled company culture
Local company with soul
Countless growth and development opportunities
Flexible Schedules
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Mileage Reimbursement at current Federal rate
Gas reimbursement for those in company cars
PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
401K
And so much more!

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into Central California's most trusted home health agency. Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative, and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience.

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