Travel Nurse RN - Home Health In Sunnyvale, CA

Weekly Pay Range - $914 To $1016 Job Title: Hospice Aide/Home Health Aide Job Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapy

• Hospital Aide, Home Health RN Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 8:30 am

• 5:00 pm (Schedule can be flexible based on patient’s availability) Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: Current California driver's license Certifications: Current California Home Health Aide Certification, Current CPR certification

• American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider Must-Have: Automobile insurance with the minimum Bodily Injury Liability Insurance coverage per agency policy Job Description:

• Provide personal care, home hygiene services, and other supportive services to patients receiving hospice care at home.

• Assist patients with bathing, grooming, and toileting activities.

• Monitor vital signs and assist with feeding patients, as specified by the case manager or supervisor.

• Maintain a safe and clean environment in the patient’s home.

• Use assistive devices such as Hoyer lifts, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.

• Offer comfort measures and integrative therapies, including companionship and conversation.

• Communicate with the case manager about patient status and participate in care planning.

• Assist in training families in caring for terminally ill patients.

• Preserve patient dignity and respect spiritual and cultural beliefs.

• Perform tasks requested by the case manager to assist patients in obtaining health services.

• Utilize electronic devices to access care plans and document visits.

• Communicate promptly with patients, families, and department staff regarding scheduled visits.

• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and training sessions.

• Maintain proficiency in providing quality hospice aide care and adhere to agency policies and procedures.

• Mentor new clinical providers and assist with their orientation.

• Engage in quality improvement activities related to areas of practice.