Home Health Aide (HHA)

Full-time • Santa Barbara, CA, US • 3w ago

About Us

At VNA Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through compassion and innovation, ensuring every individual's well-being is prioritized. We're dedicated to empowering our employees to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities, driving positive change in healthcare. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and improve the health and dignity of those we serve.

Why Join Us

Fully-paid insurance premiums including dental, vision, basic life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual from the first day of employment.
Wellness Benefit providing $1,000 annual reimbursement for fitness and wellness expenses.
Financial wellness program with matching 403(b) Retirement Plan and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Supportive company culture promoting employee well-being through programs like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and public transportation reimbursement.
Competitive Compensation: $23 - 26 per hour

Job Description Summary:

The Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The Home Health Aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The Home Health Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care. Respects and promotes the mission, vision, and values of VNA Health.

Job Duties

Responsibilities of the Home Health Aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

Providing personal care including:
- Baths
- Back rubs
- Oral hygiene
- Shampoos
- Changing bed linen
- Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
- Skin care to prevent breakdown
- Assisting the patient with toileting activities
- Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
Meets the average daily productivity standards as set by the agency.
Knowledge of state, federal, local and accreditation regulations pertaining to the delivery of home health services.
Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Attends monthly meetings and in-services as required.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. All clinical staff are expected to participate as needed in variable shifts, including weekend rotation per staffing needs and departmental holiday rotation.

Qualifications:

Current and active California Home Health Aide Certification.
Current CPR certification.
Licensed driver with insured automobile - in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

Physical Requirements: