Home Health Aid (HHA) servicing Contra Costa County & Alameda Co

One Health Home Care; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

One Health Home Care is seeking a Home Health Aide to support patients in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. The role involves hands-on personal care, meal prep, and assistance with activities of daily living under supervision of a registered nurse or therapist.

The position requires training in nurse aide programs, registry registration, and CPR certification where applicable. Candidates should be 18+, with reliable transportation and a compassionate demeanor.

Qualifications

• Meets training and competency requirements as outlined in federal/state regulations.
• Shows proof of Home Care Aide Registry registration or state equivalent.
• Minimum age 18 and ability to read and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care (baths, grooming, hygiene, etc.).
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist in feeding.
• Take and record vital signs when ordered and report changes to nurse.
• Assist with ambulation and activities per care plan.
• Ensure safety and maintain patient living area.

Skills

Empathy

Self-direction

Reading instructions

Tact and patience

Personal hygiene

Driver license

Education

Nurse aide training

Home Care Aide Registry registration

CPR certification

Job description

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Home Health Aid (HHA) servicing Contra Costa County & Alameda Co

Administrative Livermore, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• 1. Providing hands-on personal care including: A. Baths B. Back rubs C. Oral hygiene D. Shampoos E. Changing bed linen F. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing G. Skin care to prevent breakdown H. Assisting the patient with toileting activities I. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• 2. Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• 3. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• 4. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• 5. Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• 6. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• 7. Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• 8. Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• 9. Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
• 10. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• 11. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• 12. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• 13. 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

1. Meets the training requirements and successfully completes:

• A. A training and competency evaluation program that meets §484.80 (b) and (c); or
• B. A competency evaluation that meets the requirements of §484.80 (c); or
• C. A nurse aide training and competency evaluation approved by the state as meeting the requirements of §483.151 through §483.154 and is currently in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or
• D. The requirements of a state licensure program that meets the provisions of §484.80 (b) and (c).

2. Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred.

3. At least 18 years of age.

4. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

5. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.

6. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

7. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

8. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

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

The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.