Hospice HHA - Bakersfield

Compassionate Care Hospice

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Bakersfield, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Hospice HHA follows a plan of care established by a primary nurse to provide personal hygiene, meal preparation, and light housekeeping for patients. They are responsible for monitoring patient conditions, reporting changes to the Case Manager, and assisting with prescribed exercises.

Qualifications

You have a Home Health Aide Certificate in CA and 1 year of hospice experience. You are able to work effectively as part of a team, maintain patient confidentiality, and relate well to terminally ill patients and their families.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Home Health Aide Certificate

Hospice

Medical Terminology

Job Description

Are you looking for a career where the work you do truly matters — where you can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day?
Search no further.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide the best care to our patients — that’s why we invest in your well-being, growth, and success:  Your happiness is our happiness — we offer the following benefits for full-time positions:
  •  Dynamic, team-oriented work environment 
  •  Strong, supportive company culture 
  •  Growth and development opportunities 
  •  Flexible schedules 
  •  Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  •  Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate 
  •  Company vehicle when eligible
  •  PTO, paid holidays, and sick days 
  •  401(k) 
  •  And more!

Compassionate Care currently has five office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, and Bakersfield) and serves nine counties in California (San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern) — and we continue to grow, creating even more opportunities for our team to grow with us.
We are grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing that our employees are the heart of everything we do. Our team stays because they feel supported, valued, and fulfilled by the meaningful impact they make in our patients’ lives every day.
We are seeking career-driven professionals who want stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve and shares a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care with heart.
Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day.Position We are currently seeking to fill the Hospice HHA position.  -Position to be performed in Bakersfield and surrounding areas-Compensation $21-$23/ hr (negotiable, based on experience, etc.).-1 year of experience in Hospice required.
  • HHA has a basic understanding and commitment to the hospice concept of care. (required)  
  • Able to work as a team member and take supervision effectively. (required)  
  • Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning patient and family information. (required)  
  • Able to relate well to terminally ill patients and their families. (required)  
  • Able to work with diverse groups of people. (required)  
  • Maintains client confidentiality. (required)  
  • Has a valid CA driver’s license, maintains own insurance and is able to provide own transportation to travel to the homes of patients. (for Home care HHA) (required)  
  • Has a Home Health Aide Certificate in CA. (required for home care)  
  • Has experience in hospice. (desirable)
  • Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong and/or Punjabi is a plus.
  JOB DESCRIPTION and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Follows a plan of care established by a primary nurse. 
  • Reports changes in patient’s condition to the Case Manager. 
  • Maintains safe conditions in the Residence and reports any unsafe conditions to the Case Manager  
  • Bathes patient(s) and provides personal hygiene care. 
  • Makes bed and performs other tasks to provide a suitable environment for patients.  
  • Performs light housekeeping tasks essential for a safe/healthy environment. 
  • Attends required in-service programs. 
  • Attends team planning meetings as appropriate.
  • Prepares meals and feeds patients when necessary.
  • Helps patients in performing exercises prescribed by professional personnel. ROM. 

Experience and Desirable Traits:-Medical Terminology Required.-A keen understanding of normal aging and health care for older adults.-Competency in client needs evaluation, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of client and employee satisfaction.-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.-Prior customer service and/or sales experience is a plus.-Strong commitment to providing the highest quality care and customer service.-Excellent communication and listening skills, particularly via the phone.-Proven track record of managing processes with strong attention to detail.-Sensitivity to client needs with the ability to express patience and compassion in dealing with them.-Positive,  “can-do” attitude.-Confidence and creative problem-solving skills.-Flexibility and availability for schedules to include hours outside of standard work week, possible weekend hours. -Medical knowledge is preferred. 
Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into one of California’s most trusted providers of Home Health, Hospice, and In-Home Care services. We are honored to bring compassionate, high-quality care that offers comfort, dignity, and support to the patients and families we serve.
Our team of experienced professionals provides medical, comfort, rehabilitative, and personal care with clinical excellence and genuine compassion. Guided by strong training and a deep heart for service, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in every home we enter.
Join our team and help us make a difference every day—in every patient, every home, and every heart.
 CompassionateCare.com

Compassionate Care Hospice

Compassionate Care offers hospice, home health and palliative care. Hospice is a service provided to the terminally ill and their family to ease the physical and emotional trauma associated with end of life. The Compassionate Care team strongly embraces the philosophy that end of life care is so much more than just treating the symptoms of a disease. Treating the spirit and soul are equally important in allowing a terminally ill patient to die in peace and allow those left behind to be supported through their grief.
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