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About the Role

Bristol Hospice is seeking compassionate Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) with a heart for patients and families. As a CHHA, you will be a critical member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide personal care and promote patient comfort. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide leader dedicated to providing compassionate, respectful, and dignified hospice services.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs and attend to patient requests promptly.
• Report inability to perform tasks to the Case Manager immediately.
• Utilize positive communication techniques, ensuring ethical care and confidentiality.
• Ensure patient safety by using equipment properly.
• Provide personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and linen changes.
• Assist with dressing and undressing patients.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping.
• Assist with feeding patients.
• Take and record vital signs as ordered.
• Provide proper skin care to prevent breakdown.
• Assess and report patient condition changes to the Case Manager.
• Be aware of the living situation and interpersonal dynamics of the patient's household.
• Assist with ambulation and exercise as instructed.
• Provide range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
• Assist with self-administered medication reminders as allowed by state regulations.
• Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal aid.
• Aid with light laundry needs if necessary.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered.
• Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site.
• Maintain a clean and orderly patient living area.
• Adhere to organization's documentation, care procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement activities.
• Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and personal needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• California residents must be a CNA in good standing and possess a current Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in good standing.
• One (1) year of experience in community health/hospice or medical/surgical environments is preferred.
• Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with automobile insurance in accordance with organization/state requirements.
• Must have a reliable and well-maintained automobile.
• Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter.
• Must possess current CPR certification.

Skills

• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
• Tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of plan of care documentation.
• Flexibility in work hours.
• Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired.
• Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying.
• Calm demeanor.

Location

• Austin, TX 78759

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hourly

Experience Level

• 1 year preferred

Education Level

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Home Health Aide (HHA) certification (California)

Salary/Compensations

• $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement

About the Company

• Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services.
• We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity.
• Our culture is cultivated using the values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect.
• Join a team that embraces the reverence of life!

Equal Opportunity

• Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer.
• Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted.
• Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person.
• We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.