CERTIFIED Home Health Aide/CHHA near TEMECULA, CA

Suncrest Home Health Services Inc

CERTIFIED Home Health Aide/CHHA near TEMECULA, CA

Chino, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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