Want to make a difference in the daily lives of others? As a Certified Home Health Aide you get to do just that! Under the direction of the registered nurse or therapist, assists in performing personal care needs and light housekeeping.

Monarch is looking for A CHHA to see patients throughout various areas of San Diego county

To excel in this environment, the following skill sets and job functions are necessary:

Patient Care

• Provides comprehensive personal care and light housekeeping to home care patients under the supervision of an RN, PT, ST or OT.
• Performs simple nursing procedures following instruction by the nurse.
• Assists patients with range of motion or other prescribed exercises under the instruction of primary therapists.
• Provides ongoing observation of a patient's condition.
• Document care provided according to the Plan of Care, including procedure performed and patient's response and condition.
• Reports changes in condition to primary RN, PT, ST or OT, or supervisor.

Time Management, Organization, and Adaptability

• Prepares for and prioritizes work assignment, arrives on time, and completes work assignment within the assigned shift.
• Notifies supervisor of any barriers to completing work assignment on time.
• Completes required paperwork including daily notes, route sheets and mileage reports according to departmental guidelines and timelines.
• Demonstrates initiative by checking with the supervisor for additional assignments, tasks, and work related projects..

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, common conditions treated in the home health health setting, basic tests, treatments and procedures.
• Understanding of basic computer applications, documentation systems, using scheduling programs.
• Ability to safely execute Home Health Aide skills.
• Ability to enhance patient care by effectively communicating and functioning in a team environment.

The following skills are preferred:

• One year experience in acute care, home health, or hospice.
• Proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau

Required credentials will include:

• At least 18 years of age.
• California Home Health Aide (HHA) - CA Department of Public Health

California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - CA Department of Public Health

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
• Current Driver's License - CA Department of Motor Vehicles
• Current CPR certificate.

Other Qualification Requirements

• Reliable transportation and adequate personal vehicle insurance coverage.
• Demonstrates clean driving record in accordance with CA DMV and requirements of Monarch Home Health Driver Guidelines.

Agency requirements, including but not limited to:

• Maintains current CHHA certification.
• Attends a minimum of 12 hours inservice training per year.
• Maintains competency and skills through attendance and participation in agency in-services and meetings.
• Attendance at mandatory/non-mandatory staff meetings per agency standards.
• Body mechanics requirements
• Disaster procedures, fire, safety, hazardous materials and infection control.

Job Types: PRN, Contract, Per diem

Pay: $16.30 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):

• What is your current work schedule?

Work Location: One location

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