Home Health Aide (HHA)
Company: VITAS Healthcare
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: May 17, 2024
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Job Description:
The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee, who
is trained to provide personal care and services to hospice
patients to augment care given by family members or other
caregivers. Salary Range: $20 - $24/HourThe VITAS Home Health Aide
(HHA) is a non-exempt employee, who is trained to provide personal
care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by
family members or other caregivers.ASSIGNED JOB
RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms only those personal care activities
contained in a written assignment. Home Health Aide (HHA)
assignments may include:Home Health Aide (HHA) helps the patient to
maintain good personal hygiene.Home Health Aide (HHA) plans and
prepare meals. Feeds or assist with feeding the patient when
needed.Home Health Aide (HHA) assists the patient ambulation.Home
Health Aide (HHA) assists with certain treatments as ordered by the
physician, and taught and supervised by the nurse for a specific
patient including: assist with the change of the colostomy bag;
assist with the use of a walker or wheelchair; reinforcement of a
dressing; assist with prescribed range of motion exercises; assist
with prescribed ice cap or collar; measure intake and output of
fluids; and assist with medications that are ordinarily
self-administered.Home Health Aide (HHA) reads and records
temperature, pulse and respiration.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE
HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) NOT INCLUDED IN A WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT MAY
INCLUDE:Home Health Aide (HHA) assists in maintaining a safe and
healthy environment.Home Health Aide (HHA) promotes the patient's
mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.Home
Health Aide (HHA) provides simple emotional and psychological
support to the patient, family, and other caregivers.Home Health
Aide (HHA) reports any changes in the patient's mental or physical
condition or home situation to the VITAS Nurse and members of the
interdisciplinary team.Home Health Aide (HHA) teaches basic
personal care to the primary caregiver.Home Health Aide (HHA)
practices basic infection control measures.Home Health Aide (HHA)
observes, reports, and documents patient status and the care and
activities provided.Home Health Aide (HHA) completes at least 12
hours of in-service training per calendar year.Home Health Aide
(HHA) handles other tasks as assigned.THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA)
MAY NOT :Be assigned by VITAS to any institutional setting.Change
sterile dressings.Irrigate body cavities (such as an
enema).Irrigate a colostomy or wound.Perform a gastric lavage or
gavage.Catheterize a patient.Administer medications.Apply heat by
any method.Care for a tracheotomy tube.Suction a patient.Provide
any personal care that has not been assigned by the VITAS nurse or
included in the plan of care.QUALIFICATIONSHigh School graduate or
equivalent preferred.Meets personnel qualifications of a Home
Health Aide as specified in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.4 and Section
484.36.Documented evidence of 75 hours of training as specified in
42 C.F.R. Sections 484.36 (a)(1).Documented evidence that Home
Health Aide has successfully completed a Competency Evaluation
program as described in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.36(b). State
Allowable Training/Certification AL, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MI,
PA, TX, VA, WI CNA, HHA, HA CA CHHA CT Homemaker-Home Health Aide
IL HHA, NA KS Home Health Aide certificate MO Home Health Aide NJ
Homemaker-Home Health Aide OH Home Health AideSPECIAL
REQUIREMENTSHome Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to read, write,
and carry out directions.Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to
travel per job requirements.Home Health Aide (HHA) has a telephone
available in home.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical
demands described for the Home Health Aide (HHA) are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.While performing the duties of the Home Health
Aide (HHA), the employee is regularly required to:Assist in lifting
and transferring patients, as required.Lift objects in excess of 20
poundsStand or walk in excess of one hour per dayTalk and
hearSpecific vision abilities required by the Home Health Aide
(HHA) include:Close visionDistance visionAbility to adjust focus
The Home Health Aide (HHA) will be required to sit and stoop,
kneel, and crouch.DIRECTION RECEIVEDHome Health Aide (HHA) reports
directly to the VITAS Nurse.Home Health Aide (HHA) receives
clinical direction from the VITAS Nurse.VITAS - Healthcare is the
nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the
resources and expertise to support your personal and professional
growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you'll find fulfillment
working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a
difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an
employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as
a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our
hospice mission.All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their
duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for
professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused
constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and
compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing,
innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your
voice heard-find your purpose at VITAS today.Benefits Include:-
Competitive compensation- Health, dental, vision, life and
disability insurance- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care
flexible spending accounts- Life insurance- 401(k) plan with
numerous investment options and generous company match- Cancer
and/or critical illness benefit- Tuition Reimbursement- Paid Time
Off- Employee Assistance Program- Legal Insurance- Roadside
Assistance- Affinity ProgramMany of our positions offer the
opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or
weekends.Choose a Career with VITAS
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