CERTIFIED Home Health Aide/CHHA near TEMECULA, CA
We are looking for compassionate Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) (and RNs, LVNs, therapists & assistants) in the coverage area centered around TEMECULA, CA to become a part of our team - per diem and full-time opportunities! You will provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes in accordance with an established care plan.
Busy Home Health Agency in need of CHHAs (RNs, LVNs, OTs, COTAs, STs, PTs and PTAs as well) in the TEMECULA, CA coverage area. Requires 1 year of home health, hospital, nursing home and/or hospice experience. Flexible schedule and possible full-time/part-time/per diem positions available. Applicant must complete a training program that is approved by the National Association of Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) or a state- approved program, also must be Certified through the California Department of Public Health.
Responsibilities
Provide health care services in patients residences
Perform domestic and household tasks
Transport and accompany patients to doctors office or to hospital
Administer simple prescribed medications
Assist with clients personal care activities
Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition
Maintain patients care records and document provided services
Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises
Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise
Collect routine specimens
Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
Skills
Proven working experience as home health aide
Ability to monitor vital signs and to collect specimens
Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
Proficiency in English
Nursing and health care administration skills
Caring and compassionate personality
Current CPR certificate
First Aid training
Valid driver’s license
High school degree