Hospice CHHA - Riverside/Corona

Salus Hospice has employment opportunities for Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) who will provide care to patients with end-of-life needs by performing bathing, hygiene, and personal care. The successful candidates will be a CHHA with end of life experience and a CHHA certification, also experience working in a facility atmosphere, such as Assisted Living.  
 
We have Per Diem opportunities in the Corona to West Riverside areas!

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) responsibilities: 

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment
• Meeting safety needs of patient using equipment safely and properly
• Giving personal care, including bathing, shampoos, incontinence care, changing linens as often as assigned.
• Assisting with patient activities of daily living as assigned.
• Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Reporting on patient's condition and changes in condition to the RN Case Manager. Communication with the Interdisciplinary Team when appropriate.
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the RN or Therapist.

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) qualifications: 

• Meets the training requirements of the State for CHHA.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understand the hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Computer documentation skills required 
• Prior hospice experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation to patient homes in North San Diego County area