Hospice CHHA (Los Angeles County) Per Diem/ Part-Time

American Veterans Hospice is seeking an exceptional Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to do visits throughout Los Angeles County. 

American Veterans Hospice is a rapidly growing company looking to grow our team. At American Hospice, our top priority is compassionate, quality patient care, marked by excellent coordination and communication with all those connected to our patients.

The team at American Veterans Hospice is unique in the fact that we strive to maintain a professional, encouraging, collaborative, and positive work environment. We stand out by offering a commitment to integrity, opportunities to grow professionally, promotion of healthy work and life balance, and competitive rates.

Please note, the per-diem rate of pay: $30-$35 per hour

The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
• Observe and report any changes in the patient's condition to the RN/ Case Manager/ and/or Director of Patient Care Services.
• Assist with light housekeeping duties, such as laundry and meal preparation.
• Assist with ambulation and transfers.
• Provide companionship to the patient and family members.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for the patient.
• Ensuring respect of patients personal health information as required by HIPAA
• Acting and working with respect to the other caregivers or individuals living with the patient and their personal matters while ensuring patient advocacy.
• Checking on patient’s supplies to report to the agency any needed replenishment and refills.

Qualifications/ Position Requirements 
 

• Current, unrestricted certificate as a Home Health Aide in the State of California 
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice 
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication in English, and organization skills 
• Comfortable with any cloud technology and experience with Electronic Medical Record software  
• Active CPR certification and verification of negative TB skin test or clear chest Xray within the last 12 months 
• Must be a licensed CA driver with access to an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order for self-transportation to all work shifts 
• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.

Competitive pay and workable schedule.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: To be discussed**********

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person/ On the road