Home Health Aide

Hospice of San Joaquin; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hospice pay

Benefits package

401(k) with employer match

FSA

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Hospice of San Joaquin is seeking a Dynamic, self-motivated Home Health Aide to provide high-quality personal care in the patient’s home, supporting comfort, hygiene, and a safe living environment. The role supports the mission and collaborates with the IDT to ensure continuity of care for patients and families.

The position requires California HHA certification, strong observation and communication skills, and the ability to handle equipment and assist with daily activities for terminally ill

Qualifications

• Certified Home Health Aide required by CA.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and document care.
• Strong observational and communication skills with patients and families.
• Knowledge of safe body mechanics and patient handling.
• Ability to provide compassionate, respectful care to terminally ill patients.
• Maintain courteous relationships with patients, families, staff, and others.
• Familiar with mechanical beds, safety rails, wheelchairs, bath benches, bedside commodes.
• CPR certification or training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality in-home hospice care to patients.
• Maintain patient hygiene and a safe home environment.
• Change bed linens, assist with meals, and perform light housekeeping.
• Adjust room setup for patient comfort; monitor temperature and lighting.
• Document care and communicate with the IDT and family.
• Support caregivers with respite and patient education.
• Adhere to agency policies and state/federal requirements.

Skills

Home Health Aide cert

Follow instructions

Observation & comms

Body mechanics

Care for terminally ill

Courteous relationships

Safety device familiarity

CPR training

Job description

Hospice of San Joaquin is the oldest not-for-profit hospice in the area, with over 45 years of service. We serve all of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. We are committed to continuing to be the leader in ensuring the quality of the journey, from serious illness through end of life, and to honoring our mission by honoring life, ensuring patients and their Caregivers are the focus of everything we do. We are seeking a Dynamic, self-motivated Home Health Aide who thrives in a fast-paced environment and supports our mission. This is a Full-Time position, Tuesday - Saturday schedule.POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY:Provide Hospice patients with high-quality personal care and assistance to increase the level of comfort, maintain personal hygiene, and maintain a safe, healthy environment for the patient in the home setting.Provide Hospice patients with high-quality personal care and assistance to increase the level of comfort. Maintain patient hygiene, safety, and a healthy environment for patients.Promotes a clean, pleasant, and comfortable environment in the patient’s home as an important part of quality Hospice care.Changes bed linen, washes patient's dishes, and performs other minor household tasks to maintain patient’s immediate environment.Adjusts lighting, room temperature, placement of bed, and other equipment as needed for patient comfort.Launders patient’s personal laundry as necessary and when requested, including bed linens.Occasionally prepares patients’ meals, assists with feeding, and assesses intake and dietary understanding.Provides limited respite to primary caregivers as approved by the IDT.Ensures that accurate Home Health Aide records are kept to comply with State and Federal requirements and Hospice of San Joaquin policies and procedures.Ensures the continuity of care to the patient and their family by effectively communicating and collaborating with the IDT members and the patient/family and/or caregivers.Enhances professional knowledge, attains job satisfaction, personal growth, and a sense of well-being by actively participating in a variety of IDT and professional educational activities.PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:1. Health Screening2. TB Screening3. Hepatitis B Series offered4. Background Check5. Reference Check6. Drug ScreeningJOB QUALIFICATIONS1. Home Health Aide certification as mandated by the State of California.2. The ability to follow oral and written instructions and keep patients’ records.3. Ability to make observations of patients, and clearly communicate the same, verbally and in writing.4. Knowledge of appropriate body mechanics.5. Interest and ability to provide skilled, sensitive care to terminally ill patients and their families.6. Ability to maintain courteous, tactful relationships with patients, families, staff, and other involved persons.7. Familiar with mechanical beds and the use of safety devices, side rails, wheelchairs, bath benches, and bedside commodes.8. CPR TrainingOTHER QUALIFICATIONS1. Ability and willingness to drive own vehicle, have a valid California driver’s license in addition, and have automobile insurance, which meets State standards. All employees, volunteers, consultants, and consultant volunteers who drive need to provide Hospice of San Joaquin with evidence of insurance. This is necessary to be covered on the agency's non-owned auto policy.2. Ability to safely maneuver equipment (wheelchairs, etc.).3. Physically able to walk, stand, stoop, sit, and lift.4. Good manual dexterity.5. Visual / hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written / verbal information.6 Able to tolerate driving in a car for long periods of time.7. Able to negotiate steps and non-paved surfaces to reach patients.8. Able to move patients and/or bend over bed or wheelchair bound patients while providing care.We offer a great benefit package to our staff, such as:Competitive hospice industry compensationBenefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution401(k) Retirement plan with employer matchAFLAC insurance plansFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Fitness Center membership discountEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Supportive work culture which encourages work-life balancePaid Time Off (PTO)Monthly mileage reimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramIf you are interested in being part of a dynamic team and helping us continue to be the leader in ensuring quality of the journey, from serious illness through end of life, and to honor our mission by honoring life by ensuring patients and their Caregivers are the focus of everything we do, we encourage you to apply. To learn more about Hospice of San Joaquin, visit our website at www.hospiceofsanjoaquin.org