Job 33919

VITAS Healthcare

Competitive compensation; benefits: health, dental...
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Personal care activities for hospice patients
Patient hygiene and feeding assistance
Vital signs monitoring and documentation
** VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide personal care and support services to hospice patients, aiding in their daily needs. The position requires a compassionate individual with specific training and qualifications to ensure high-quality end-of-life care. **

Job Summary

  • The Home Health Aide provides essential personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers.
  • Employees are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, reporting changes in patient condition, and completing at least 12 hours of in-service training annually.
  • VITAS Healthcare offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, and opportunities for professional growth.

Matching Summary

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** VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide personal care and support services to hospice patients, aiding in their daily needs. The position requires a compassionate individual with specific training and qualifications to ensure high-quality end-of-life care. **

Salary

Competitive compensation; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k); Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Personal care activities for hospice patients
  • Patient hygiene and feeding assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring and documentation
  • Safe lifting and transferring of patients
  • Infection control measures practice

Nice-to-have

  • Emotional support for families and caregivers
  • Teaching basic care to primary caregivers
  • Promoting patient mental alertness
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
  • Commitment to compassion and professionalism

Key Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • 75 hours of documented training per 42 C.F.R.
  • Successful completion of Competency Evaluation program
  • State-specific HHA or CNA certification
  • Ability to read, write, and follow directions

Work Rights

Not specified

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