Certified Home Health Aide
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives?
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Compassionate Care Home Health, Hospice, and In-Home Care has four office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, and Bakersfield) and services eight counties throughout the Central Valley (Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern) - and we’re growing fast! Our top priority is maintaining our culture of respect and love for our patients and team, alike. Our commitment to our core values allows us to be a provider and employer of choice. We understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource.
We actively seek career-oriented individuals, to whom we offer job security and upward mobility when appropriate - based on merit and performance. We proudly employ an accomplished team of professionals and our team is as diverse as the communities we serve, representing different ethnicities, religions, ages, national origins, and sexual orientations.
Join us today and grow with us!
We are currently seeking to fill the Home Health Aide position.
-Position to be performed in the Modesto Areas.
-Compensation (negotiable, based on experience, etc).
-Opportunity to accumulate overtime.
Job Description Summary:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
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 actives
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 moon and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
Assisting patients in the self-administration of medication.
Doing a 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.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major dues and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
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.
Note: Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training programs that meet the requirements of CFR 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of CFR 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b).
JOB LIMITATIONS
The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the state's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge, and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.
Employees and patients are equally precious to us. Your happiness is our happiness - we offer you the following benefits for any full time position:
Competitive compensation
Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment
Countless growth and development opportunities
Flexible Schedules
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company Paid Life insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Program
401K
FSA
And so much more!
Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into Central California's most trusted home health agency. Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative, and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience. In July of 2020 the organization officially began its venture into Hospice, to vertically integrate services while always prioritizing their patients' continuum of care. In 2023, Compassionate Care launched its In-Home Care branch to accommodate the non-medical needs of their patient population.
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