Kaiser Permanente

The Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) is a member of the Home Health Team, providing direct patient care under the supervision of a case manager, reporting all changes in the patient's condition to the case manager.. The home health aide shall not administer medications of any kind. Performing other activities taught by a health professional for a specific patient and may include such services as changing colostomy bags, changing of non-sterile dressings, taking of vital signs and non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care. Participates in Departmental Quality Assurance activities and Utilization Review activities as requested. California Home Health Aide Certificate

home health aide

Description:

Job Summary:

The Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) is a member of the Home Health Team, providing direct patient care under the supervision of a case manager, reporting all changes in the patient's condition to the case manager.

Essential Functions:

* Assisting patients in and out of bed and assisting with ambulation
* Assisting with prescribed exercises which patients and appropriate health personnel have taught aides
* Preparing meals, including therapeutic diets, and assisting patients with eating
* Assisting patients to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans or urinals
* Performing household services, which will facilitate the patient's self care at home and are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization
* Assisting patients with medications which are ordinarily self-administered
* The home health aide shall not administer medications of any kind
* Performing other activities taught by a health professional for a specific patient and may include such services as changing colostomy bags, changing of non-sterile dressings, taking of vital signs and non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care
* Reporting changes in the patient's condition and needs to the supervising nurse or therapist
* Completing records regarding services performed
* Takes actions in emergent patient situations and immediately report to supervisor
* Documentation and Communication: Prepares timely legible and complete documentation of all care provided
* Documents all communication with other providers
* Reports stated or observed changes in patient status to case manager
* Submits schedule logs changes in schedule and daily progress notes within expected time frame per agency policy
* Participates in care coordination meetings
* Planning, Organizing and Productivity: Organizes, plans, set priorities and complete assignment within agency guidelines
* Functions independently with supervision by case manager for each patient every 14 days as needed
* Completes expense reports, time cards and schedule logs
* Demonstrates utilization of supplies
* Professional Behavior: Behaves in a courteous professional manner with patients, health professional and maintains patient confidentiality
* Participates in Departmental Quality Assurance activities and Utilization Review activities as requested
* Perform related duties as required
* Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Grade 165

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

* Minimum six (6) months of Home Health experience

Education

* High School Diploma/GED
* Completion of a training program approved by the Department of Health Services pursuant to applicable federal and state regulation

License, Certificate, Registration

* California Home Health Aide Certificate
* Current BLS certification
* California driver's license

Additional Requirements:

* Computer literate preferred
* Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in automated clinical information systems

Primary Location: California,Union City,Union City Landing Administration Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthworkers Job Level: Entry Level Department: San Leandro Hospital - Hospice - Internal - Other - 0201 Pay Range: $30.99 - $32.61 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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