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The Hospice Aide/CHHA is a 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.
Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to their requests promptly.
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Giving personal care including baths, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, and assisting in dressing patients.
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Assisting in feeding the patient.
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Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
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Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin.
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Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.
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Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
Work Location: On the road
Service Coverage Area: Inland Empire
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CHHA certification
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Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
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Possess and maintains current CPR/BLS certification.
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CA Driver License
Job Type: Part-time. Per Visit
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Hospice & Palliative Medicine
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Hospice: 1 year (Required)
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Certified Home Health Aide Certificate (Required)
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BLS/CPR (Required)
The Acacia Promise! Providing superior quality services to patients and the ultimate support to family members through the transitions of healthcare. Acacia’s team members are passionate about taking a patient-first approach every time. Our interdisciplinary team takes great pride in preventing re-institutionalization while keeping patients comfortable in the settings of their own home. Our strong leaders and staff take a patient centered approach with community partners and hospitals in achieving one common goal. “Excellent Patient Care”
