CHHA Home Health Aide

Overview

Experienced Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to join our Interdisciplinary Group Team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will perform services for patients to meet personal needs and promote comfort. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide leader committed to a family-centered approach in hospice services, treating patients and families with compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information, visit  or follow us on Linked In.

• Perform personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attend to requests promptly; report to the Case Manager if unable to perform a task.
• Provide patients and families with positive communication techniques within ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meet safety needs of the patient and use equipment safely and properly (e.g., foot stools, side rails, O2).
• Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen 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 vital signs when ordered and with demonstrated competency.
• Provide proper care and observation of the patient’s skin to prevent tissue breakdown.
• Assess and report on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; be aware of interpersonal issues in the patient’s living environment.
• 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 (e.g., reminders).
• Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal use as assigned.
• Aid with light laundry needs if necessary.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with competency.
• Provide respite for the patient’s family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Maintain the patient’s living area in a clean and orderly condition as assigned.
• Adhere to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
• Respect the patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (applicable for all States; additional requirements for California residents).
• CALIFORNIA REGULATION:
  Must be a CNA in good standing AND must have a current Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in good standing in the State of California.
• Preferred to have one (1) year of experience in community health/hospice or medical/surgical environments.
• Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with organizational/state requirements and in good working order.
• Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter.
• Current CPR certification.

• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• An understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
• Demonstrated tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of plan of care documentation.
• Flexible in work hours to ensure patients receive care as provided in the plan of care.
• Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Comfortable addressing issues of death and dying.
• Calm demeanor when entering the patient’s home.

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.