Certified Home Health Aide

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We are currently seeking to fill the Certified Home Health Aide position for Merced County including all surrounding areas.

• 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, 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 competency.

• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate competency.
• Assisting patients in the self‑administration of medication.
• Doing the patient’s laundry as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on the 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.

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.

• Meets the training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with a vehicle that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

• Dynamic, fun, team‑oriented work environment.
• Unparalleled company culture.
• Local company with soul.
• Countless growth and development opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Mileage Reimbursement at current Federal rate.
• Gas reimbursement for those in company cars.
• PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick days.
• 401(k).
• And so much more!

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into Central California’s most trusted home health agency. Compassionate Care provides in‑home medical, rehabilitative, and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience.

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Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care