Hospice Aide (CHHA)

The Pennant Group; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. operates Buena Vista Hospice in Ventura County and is seeking a Hospice Aide (CHHA) to assist with patient care under RN supervision. This role offers independent work, meaningful community impact, and competitive pay with full benefits.

Responsibilities include personal care, meals, vital signs, ambulation, medication assistance, safety, and reporting changes to the nurse. Requires active CA CHHA license, at least one year in patient care, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Active CA CHHA license required.
• Minimum one year of patient care experience; preferable in Home Health.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including baths, hygiene, and mobility support.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals; assisting in feeding if necessary.
• Taking and recording vital signs as ordered; monitoring patient condition.
• Assisting patient in ambulation and exercise per care plan.
• Administering medications as directed and reporting changes to the nurse.
• Ensuring safety and proper use of equipment; maintaining a clean living space.
• Reporting on patient condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

Education

CHHA license

Job description

Hospice Aide (CHHA)

Pay: $23 - $28 per hour Job Type: Full time Territory: Buena Vista

Hospice delivers positive, life‑changing care to patients across Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to clinical excellence, compassionate service, and a collaborative team environment. At Buena Vista (BV), our culture is built on our core values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk, Customer Second, and Ownership. We prioritize your professional growth through strong mentorship, ongoing education, and meaningful career development. We are currently seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Hospice team. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, work independently, and make a tremendous impact in the community—while receiving competitive pay and excellent benefits.

JOB SUMMARY

The Hospice Aide (CHHA) is a paraprofessional member of the Hospice 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 Hospice Aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing personal care including: Baths, Back rubs, Oral hygiene, Shampoos, Changing bed linen, Assisting patients with dressing and undressing, Nail & 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).
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

Qualifications

• Active CA Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) license through the Department of Public Health.
• A minimum of one year of patient care experience; preferable in the Home Health setting.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

Buena Vista is dedicated to administering the highest quality of in-home care while encompassing all the needs of our patients and their families.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.