Home Health Aide - Hospice

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Home Health Aide - Hospice for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position. Hourly compensation is $16.43 - $29.74; hiring rate dependent on qualifications, professional experience, work location, and/or terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement.

PeaceHealth provides competitive pay and a supportive environment with an emphasis on life balance.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.​

This position is responsible for performing personal care and household delegated tasks for home health/hospice patients and providing limited nursing care and therapy services to the patients under the clinical supervision of a registered nurse and may receive guidance from a physical therapist, occupational therapist or speech therapist as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan.

DETAILS OF THE POSITION

1. Perform patient care duties/tasks as outlined on the patient specific home health/hospice care plan.
2. Perform basic technical skills which may include: CPR; taking and recording vital signs; change non-sterile dressings; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; assist patient with taking oral medications as directed by the physician or nurse.
3. Assist patient with personal care which may including: bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; assistance with bed pans and/or urinals; eating and hydration.
4. Provide patients with help walking, exercising and moving in and out of bed. May assist with use of special equipment (i.e. walker, wheelchair, cane).
5. Assist with meal preparations and/or feeding, change bed linen and perform light housekeeping when outlined on the patient’s care plan.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of two years CNA and or Home Health Aide experience in a nursing home, hospital or home care setting required. Home Health experience is preferred or will orient to point of competency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Current Nurse Aide certification as required by state or facility.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• Valid driver’s license (OR, WA or AK as applicable) and proof of auto insurance required.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Brian Hottel; [email protected] 

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

To learn more about the PeaceHealth story visit: https://peacehealth.culturehq.com/story/5635

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.