Certified Home Health Aide - Hospice

Company: ApolloMed
Location: Rosemead
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

ApolloMed is looking for a Certified Home Health Aide - Hospice to work at our Rosemead, CA location at 3505 Hart Avenue. You will be required to travel to patient homes but will be reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate. This position's schedule is typically M-F from 9am to 5pm but will also have potential to work outside of those hours and during weekends if there is patient need.Essential Functions:

• Provides essential personal care assistance to the patient in accordance with the plan of care and will be supervised by a registered nurse in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and performs light household services that are essential to the patient's well-being
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit
• Reports any changes in the patient's condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RNQUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.REQUIRED:
  • Active and unrestricted Certified Home Health Aide in the state of California
  • Ability to drive to client sites in the state of California
  • High school diploma or GED
  • One (1) year of experience as an AidePREFERRED:
    • Ability to work independently and make accurate, and at times, quick judgments
    • Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting
    • Understands philosophy of hospice concept and needs of the terminally illPhysical Requirements:
      • Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100 pound patient.
      • Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.
      • Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.Working Conditions:
        • Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrement, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.

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