Home Health Aide-Hospice Homes-TNP Hosp BU - Part-time 0.6 FTE - Day Shift
Company: SHARP HEALTHCARE
Location: La Mesa
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
HoursShift Start Time:7 AMShift End Time:7:30 PMAdditional Shift
Information:Weekend Requirements:Every OtherOn-Call
Required:NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$20.000
- $22.314 - $26.777 -The stated pay scale reflects the range that
Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.--- The actual
pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a
variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience,
unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar
internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for
the position, and employer business practices. - -
What You Will Do
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary teams in the delivery of
quality patient care under the direction of a registered nurse,
assists in performing personal care needs and compassionate
end-of-life care. Contribute to overall unit functions.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Other Qualification Requirements
Utilizes reliable transportation and possesses adequate personal
insurance coverage. Demonstrates clean driving record in accordance
with requirements of the employer DMV pull notice program and Sharp
HealthCare Driver Guidelines.
Essential Functions
Observes patient condition and reports changes to the RN.
Reports pertinent patient related information to RN.
Observes changes in patient's condition such as declining ability
to participate in ADL's, changes in skin condition, level of
consciousness, pain management, etc.
Promptly reports appropriate changes in patient's status to RN.
Effectively communicates and participates in the coordination of
the plan of care to meet established goals.
Performs routine equipment maintenance according to departmental
policy.
Maintains all certifications required of the job.
Demonstrates and maintains expertise in through attendance and
participation in department in-services and meetings.
Current CPR Certificate
Body Mechanics
Disaster Procedures
Fire
Hazardous Materials
Infection Control
Attendance at unit specific mandatory in-services.
Mandatory/non- mandatory staff meetings: reviews staff meeting
minutes.
Attendance at additional in-services per unit standard and
expectation.
Monitors and maintains CEU record per department policy and
expectation.
Understands and demonstrates effective communication to
patients/families in alignment with hospice philosophy and patients
plan of care.
Provides appropriate discipline specific information on end of life
issues to patient/families based on their needs.
Listens actively and provides a meaningful presence to facilitate
the identification and discussion of patient goals and preferences
as it relates to personal care.
Promotes rapport to foster patient relationship to support patient
throughout their hospice care.
Provides comprehensive personal care to patients under the
supervision of the RN. Appropriately interacts with
patients/families.
Adheres to plan of care.
Demonstrates functional knowledge and skills at a competency
level.
Performs comfort and safety measures to ensure that patient's needs
are met.
Performs simple nursing procedures under the supervision of the RN
(i.e. vital signs): 1) Basic patient care; 2) Toilet, eliminating;
3) Transfer techniques; 4) Admission duties.
Promotes and develops relationships based on trust, respect, and
rapport.
Maintains privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrates and maintains expertise through attendance and
participation in department in-services and meetings.
Maintaining individual in-service/performance records.
Demonstrating process of self-discovery including knowledge of
strengths and weaknesses and view deficiencies as opportunities for
growth.
Maintains a safe working environment for patients, families and
other members of the team.
Complies with universal precautions and Department infection
control policies.
Consistently utilizes proper body mechanics and available support
equipment to ensure patient's safety and avoid personal injury.
Identifies and communicates patients who are at risk for injury to
self and others.
Understands and demonstrates the team member role and
responsibilities.
Demonstrates effective and positive working relationships.
Conveys a willingness to help and promotes cooperative team
efforts.
Demonstrates an ability to perform and effectively communicate with
other team members.
Contributes ideas/suggestions to improve quality comfort care needs
of the patient.
Elicits assistance from team members to problem-solve and respects
the opinions from others.
Participates in shift reports, effectively communicating discipline
specific information.
Appropriately refers to appropriate discipline for matters outside
their scope of practice.
Provides assistance with patient care and environmental duties as
assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as
a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified
individual with disability or any other protected class
Driver's License - CA Department of Motor Vehicles; AHA Basic Life
Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American
Heart Association; California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - CA
Department of Public Health; California Home Health Aide (HHA) - CA
Department of Public Health
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