About Acacia We are an organization that believes in a patient first approach. You must be compassionate and caring. We are more than just a team as we treat each other as family. If you are looking for a company that will treat you like family, then Acacia is for you. www.acaciahealth.net. Job Description Summary The Hospice Aide/CHHA is a member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following: Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to their requests promptly. Giving personal care including baths, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, and assisting in dressing patients. Assisting in feeding the patient. Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin. Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.

Work Location:

On the road

Service Coverage Area:

San Gabriel Valley Position Qualifications:

CHHA certification Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired. Possess and maintains current CPR/BLS certification.

CA Driver License Job Type:

Part-time.

Per Visit Medical Specialty:

Hospice & Palliative Medicine Experience:

Hospice:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Home Health Aide Certificate (Required) BLS/CPR (Required) About Acacia Hospice of Southern California LLC The Acacia Promise! Providing superior quality services to patients and the ultimate support to family members through the transitions of healthcare. Acacia's team members are passionate about taking a patient-first approach every time. Our interdisciplinary team takes great pride in preventing re-institutionalization while keeping patients comfortable in the settings of their own home. Our strong leaders and staff take a patient centered approach with community partners and hospitals in achieving one common goal. "Excellent Patient Care"

Work Location:

On the road