Location
Palm Desert, CA | United States
Job description
HHA/Caregiver Summary:
Are you a Home Health Aide (HHA) who wants to make a true difference in someone's life? If so, we have an opportunity for you to make a difference in the life of a patient, located in Palm Desert, CA.
If you have the skill sets to support daily living activities and a registered Home Health Aide (HHA) and feel this is right for you, we encourage you to apply today!
SALARY & SCHEDULE:
- Competitive hourly wage, with weekly pay & direct deposit, starting pay is $18/hr + based on experience
- Flexible schedule
- One-to-one patient care with a customized Plan of Care for the patient
- Support and Oversight of patient care from our Director of Nursing
JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Attention to Detail: Most clients have a specific need and a special way they like to do things. Our HHA is essential in maintaining as much consistency and feeling of normalcy as possible
- Interpersonal Skills: Our HHA works in a very personal way with clients. Some are in pain or very sensitive to the changes in life. Our Caregivers are sensitive and compassionate with clients.
- Stamina: Our HHA might need to lift clients into the bathtub, cars, and into bed, and need strength and knowledge of body mechanics
- Time Management: HHA is the schedule keeper. Our HHAs are there to make sure clients stay on schedule and follow their plan of care such as taking their medication, getting to appointments on time, etc.
- Assisting clients with ADLs (Heavy to light activities of daily living - based on client need, see responsibilities)
- Companionship: Our HHAs are a helping hand to someone in need, sometimes you are the highlight of the client’s day
- Helping: We help our clients enjoy their hobbies and pastimes and get more enjoyment out of life
RESPONSIBILITIES: (General list as specifics will be based on case)
- Follow the patient's Personal Plan of Care
- Companionship, Assistance with bathing, personal hygiene, and grooming
- Meal preparation & feeding
- Medication reminders
- Assistance with transferring & safety with ambulation
- Transportation to Dr.’s appointment
- Shopping and running errands
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Ensure confidentiality and security of patient information
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Pre-placement TB Test
- Pre-placement Physical Examination
- Current CPR preferred
- Own vehicle
- Current California Driver’s License
- Current Auto Insurance
- Verification of US Citizenship
- Must pass the criminal background check
- Must pass the drug test
- 1 year of experience as a HHA (or Caregiver/CHHA) preferred
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