Compassionate Hospice Home Health Aide

Compassionate Care Home Health & Hospice; Ridgecrest, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassionate Care Home Health & Hospice in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a dedicated Home Health Aide to support patients at home. You will follow the care plan, assist with daily living activities, meals, and mobility, and promptly report changes to the Case Manager to ensure high-quality care.

Ideal candidates hold a CA HHA certificate, possess medical terminology knowledge, and thrive in a fast-paced, compassionate team environment while upholding patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• CA HHA certificate required.
• Strong communication skills, including phone and in-person.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Follows plan of care established by a primary nurse and reports any changes to the Case Manager.
• Maintains safe conditions in the residence and reports unsafe conditions to the Case Manager.
• Provides personal hygiene care including bathing and grooming.
• Makes bed and maintains a clean, safe patient environment.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks for a safe/healthy home.
• Attends required in-service programs and team meetings.
• Prepares meals and assists with feeding when necessary.
• Assists patients with prescribed exercises and ROM as directed by clinicians.
• Provides compassionate care with sensitivity to terminally ill patients and families.
• Works as part of a team and accepts supervision.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and family information.
• Has a valid CA driver’s license and transportation to patient homes.
• Holds an active Home Health Aide Certificate in CA.
• Experience in hospice care is desirable.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong and/or Punjabi is a plus.

Skills

Medical Terminology

CA HHA Certificate

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Home Health Aide Certificate (CA)

Job description

Compassionate Care Home Health & Hospice in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a dedicated Home Health Aide to support patients at home. You will follow the care plan, assist with daily living activities, meals, and mobility, and promptly report changes to the Case Manager to ensure high-quality care.

Ideal candidates hold a CA HHA certificate, possess medical terminology knowledge, and thrive in a fast-paced, compassionate team environment while upholding patient confidentiality.