Certified Home Health Aid (CHHA)

Job Description

We are seeking a Certified Home Health Aid (CHHA) with a background in home health care experience. Applicants must have prior experience in home health nursing to be considered for this role. Our agency Evolve Home Health is located in Agoura Hills, CA, we provide services throughout Los Angeles County and extending into the Mid/Central Valley. WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR CHHA IN WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALABASAS, WOODLAND HILLS POSITION SUMMARY: Evolve Home Health Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) works closely with, and under the supervision of, a Licensed/Certified Clinician. CHHAs provide our patients with skilled services and assistance with basic daily activities. As a CHHA, you will use your skills and experience to assist activities which support skilled services to patients including checking temperature, pulse, and respiration rates and assisting with exercises or repetitive routines as prescribed by the clinicians. You will support other daily activities to include assisting patients with getting in and out of bed, dressing, grooming and hygiene. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist patients with personal care needs (bathing, mouth care, shampoo and hair care, transferring, dressing and undressing and ambulation) and provide housekeeping and therapy services to our patients in their home. Measure and record patient’s temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered and/or directed by the RN, therapist, Clinical Manager or personal care plan. Work with other highly skilled clinicians via a multi- or interdisciplinary team approach. Other duties as directed by the RN, therapist, Clinical Manager, or personal care plan. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year of recent CHHA experience. 1 year of recent CHHA experience with a home health agency. Must have Current California Department of Public Health Home Health Aide Certification. Current CPR/BLS certification. Must be a licensed driver with vehicle, in good working order, that is currently registered and insured Strong skills in observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, basic math, Electronic Medical Record Software (Data Soft Logic is a plus), and basic computer skills to manage email, texts, employment record self-service, etc. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. QUALIFICATIONS: Current Certification for Home Health Aid in the state of California Proficiency in using electronic health record systems (e.g., DataSoftLogic) Valid Drivers License, reliable mode of transportation, and proof of insurance BLS/CPR/ACLS Card Previous Hospice experience required OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Willing to travel up to 100% of the time for business purposes Flexibility to travel within assigned serviced areas Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and skills. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the healthcare facility. $30.00 - $45.00 per hour*Pay per visit Benefits: Flexible schedule Schedule: Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed Work Location: On the road