Hospice HHA Merced County

Velocity Staffing; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Company vehicle when eligible

PTO & holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Compassionate Care, serving multiple California counties, is seeking a Hospice Home Health Aide based in Merced County. The role requires one year of hospice experience, a CA Home Health Aide certificate, and a valid CA driver’s license.

You will follow care plans, assist with daily tasks, and support patients in a compassionate team environment. Compensation ranges from $21 to $23 per hour, negotiable based on experience, with full-time benefits and a focus on patient-centered care across home

Qualifications

• Medical Terminology is required for this role.
• A keen understanding of normal aging and health care for older adults is expected.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, particularly via the phone.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage processes.

Responsibilities

• Follows a plan of care established by a primary nurse.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition to the Case Manager.
• Maintains safe conditions in the Residence and reports unsafe conditions.
• Bathes patient and provides personal hygiene care.
• Makes bed and maintains a clean environment for patients.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks essential for a safe environment.
• Attends required in-service programs and team planning meetings.
• Prepares meals and assists with feeding when necessary.
• Assists patients with prescribed exercises.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Aging care

Communication

Attention to detail

Compassion

Problem solving

Education

Home Health Aide Certificate (CA)

Job description

Are you looking for a career where the work you do truly matters — where you can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day?

Search no further.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide the best care to our patients — that’s why we invest in your well‑being, growth, and success: Your happiness is our happiness — we offer the following benefits for full‑time positions:

• Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
• Strong, supportive company culture
• Growth and development opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate
• Company vehicle when eligible
• PTO, paid holidays, and sick days
• 401(k)
• And more!

Compassionate Care currently has six office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, San Luis Obispo, and Bakersfield) and serves ten counties in California (Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, and San Luis Obispo). - and we continue to grow, creating even more opportunities for our team to grow with us.

We are grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing that our employees are the heart of everything we do. Our team stays because they feel supported, valued, and fulfilled by the meaningful impact they make in our patients’ lives every day.

We are seeking career-driven professionals who want stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve and shares a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care with heart.

Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day.

Position

We are currently seeking to fill the Hospice HHA position.

-Position to be performed in Merced county , and surrounding areas

-Compensation $21-$23/ hr (negotiable, based on experience, etc.).

-1 year of experience in Hospice required.

• HHA has a basic understanding and commitment to the hospice concept of care. (required)
• Able to work as a team member and take supervision effectively. (required)
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family information. (required)
• Able to relate well to terminally ill patients and their families. (required)
• Able to work with diverse groups of people. (required)
• Maintains client confidentiality. (required)
• Has a valid CA driver’s license, maintains own insurance and is able to provide own transportation to travel to the homes of patients. (for Home care HHA) (required)
• Has a Home Health Aide Certificate in CA. (required for home care)
• Has experience in hospice. (desirable)
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong and/or Punjabi is a plus.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Follows a plan of care established by a primary nurse.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition to the Case Manager.
• Maintains safe conditions in the Residence and reports any unsafe conditions to the Case Manager
• Bathes patient(s) and provides personal hygiene care.
• Makes bed and performs other tasks to provide a suitable environment for patients.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks essential for a safe/healthy environment.
• Attends required in-service programs.
• Attends team planning meetings as appropriate.
• Prepares meals and feeds patients when necessary.
• Helps patients in performing exercises prescribed by professional personnel. ROM.

Experience and Desirable Traits:

-Medical Terminology Required.

-A keen understanding of normal aging and health care for older adults.

-Competency in client needs evaluation, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of client and employee satisfaction.

-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

-Prior customer service and/or sales experience is a plus.

-Strong commitment to providing the highest quality care and customer service.

-Excellent communication and listening skills, particularly via the phone.

-Proven track record of managing processes with strong attention to detail.

-Sensitivity to client needs with the ability to express patience and compassion in dealing with them.

-Positive, “can-do” attitude.

-Confidence and creative problem-solving skills.

-Flexibility and availability for schedules to include hours outside of standard work week, possible weekend hours.

-Medical knowledge is preferred.

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into one of California’s most trusted providers of Home Health, Hospice, and In-Home Care services. We are honored to bring compassionate, high-quality care that offers comfort, dignity, and support to the patients and families we serve.

Our team of experienced professionals provides medical, comfort, rehabilitative, and personal care with clinical excellence and genuine compassion. Guided by strong training and a deep heart for service, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in every home we enter.

Join our team and help us make a difference every day—in every patient, every home, and every heart.

CompassionateCare.com