Part Time Certified Hospice Aide
Company: Bridge Home Health & Hospice
Location: Salinas
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
641 Certified Hospice Aide - Part Time - Salinas and surrounding
areas Preferred Schedule: Mon, Wed, Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm Must
have CNA and HHA license 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 by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes the
quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care. Essential Job
Functions/Responsibilities: Responsibilities of the home health
aide include, but are not limited to, the following: Assisting the
patient with toileting activities. 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 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 completed/demonstrated skills
competency). Performing simple procedures as an extension of
nursing services as ordered (with appropriate
completed/demonstrated skills competency) Assisting patients in the
self-administration of medication. Doing the patient's laundry, as
appropriate. Meeting the safety needs of patients and using
equipment safely and properly (footstools, 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.
Must adhere to the company attendance and reliability guidelines,
which are an essential function of the job to ensure quality, and
consistent patient care. The above statements are the only meant to
be a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) of this job. The
incumbent(s) may be requested to perform job related tasks other
than those stated in the description. Job Qualifications: Meets the
training requirements and successfully completed: A training and
competency evaluation program that meets 5484.80 (b) and (c); or A
competency evaluation that meets the requirements of 5484.80 (c);
or A nurse aide training and competency evaluation approved by the
state as meeting the requirements of 5483.151 through S483.154 and
is currently in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or
The requirements of a state licensure program that meets the
provisions of 5484.80 (b) and (c). Shows proof of registration on
the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social
Services, Home Care Services Bureau. 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
impaired. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene. Must
possess a valid California Driver’s License with an automobile that
is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in
good working order. JOB LIMITATIONS The home health aide will not
function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according
to the state's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health
aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders, or
perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge, and skill of
a nurse, such as sterile techniques. Physical Requirements: The
ability to sit occasionally for 1-3 hours. The ability to
frequently stand for 3-6 hours. The ability to occasionally drive/
operate foot control for 1-3 hours. The ability to walk
occasionally on level surface for 1-3 hours. The ability to walk
intermittently on unlevel surface for less than 1 hour. The ability
to intermittently bend or climb for less than 1 hour. The ability
to occasionally twist, kneel, crouch and crawl for 1-3 hours. The
ability to lift 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour. The
ability to carry up to 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1
hour. The ability to push up to 50 pounds intermittently in less
than 1 hour. The ability to pull up to 50 pounds intermittently in
less than 1 hour.
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