Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - 40HRS/WEEK, Simi Valley, CA

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)- Simi Valley, CA

Homeliving Health Providers Inc.

HLHP has been serving Southern California with exceptional quality of care since 2007. We take pride in being advocates for our patients and nurses.

Our Mission

Prevention & Relief

Improving the quality of life of patients and their families through prevention and relief by means of early detection, impeccable assessment and aggressive treatment.

Join our team! Apply Online at: https://homelivinghealth.com/careers/

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care 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 home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Providing personal care including:

• Baths
• Back rubs
• Oral hygiene
• Shampoos
• Changing bed linen
• Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• 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.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
• 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.
• Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

Join our team! Apply Online at: https://homelivinghealth.com/careers/

Homeliving Health Providers Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as all other protected groups.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• MOORPARK, CA 93021: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Home Health Aide (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location