Certified Home Health Aide (Per Diem)

Position Summary:

 

Provides personal care and service to the terminally ill to augment that care given by family members.
Functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Case Manager and/or Team Manager.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

 

All KH employees are expected to meet the following criteria which are set as organizational standards:

• Proactively support and practice KH's mission, vision and values.
• Follow Employee Handbook guidelines and KH's policies and procedures.
• Follow established departmental dress code.
• Appropriately and accurately maintain time keeping records.
• Adhere to attendance policy.
• Follow KH safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in compliance with KH policy and HIPAA requirements.

All KH employees are expected to meet the following criteria which are set as professional standards:

• QUALITY: Strive for excellence and continuous quality improvement.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Practice exceptional customer service in accordance with Essence of Caring guidelines.
• TEAMWORK: Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY: Utilize work time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• COMMUNICATION: Communicate effectively, accurately, and in a positive manner.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Act in ways consistent with KH values.

(Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:)

• Completes charting and completion of appropriate documentation timely.
• Assists patients with bath, mouth care, skin, hair and all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assists patients with transferring and ambulation as needed.
• Assists with prescribed exercises which patients and CHHA have been educated in by appropriate health professionals.
• Prepares meals and assists patients with eating as required.
• Assists patients in toileting including use of bedpans, urinal and commodes.
• Prepares household services that will facilitate the patient's self-care at home and are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
• Reports changes in patient condition and needs to the Case Manager or Team Manager.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $21 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience.

 

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

 

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

 

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.

 

Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience:

 

(Education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform duties/responsibilities.)

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of CHHA program required
• 1 to 2 years direct patient care experience in an institution or home care setting.
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