Job: Hospice C.N.A. - Santa Ana, CA; Long Beach, CA

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Jobing Description

Primary Responsibilities:

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  Assists with personal hygiene, elimination, feeding and mobility according to the patient's needs and the nursing orders of the plan of care
  


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  Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
  


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  Provides support for and re-enforces the IDG team's teaching of the patient's caregivers.
  


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  Communicates with the hospice RN Case Manager regarding services provided and significant findings.
  


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  Documents the care provided and patient's response to care the day the care is provided.
  


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  Participates with the IDG team in the development and implementation of the patient's and family's plan of care.
  


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  Follows written patient care instructions prepares by the supervising Registered Nurse.
  


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  Provides hands-on personal care; assists in ambulation or exercise; performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
  


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  Reports all changes in the patient's medical, nursing, rehabilitative, and social needs to the Registered Nurse, as the changes relate to the plan of care and quality assessment and improvement activities.
  


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  Completes patient documentation on the date the service is provided.
  


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  Completes initial and annual competency skills list observed by a Registered Nurse.
  


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  Completes a required 12 hours of in-service education annually or more when required by state regulations.
  


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  Assists patient / family in light housekeeping duties such as preparing a meal or changing bed linens.
  


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  Attends and participates regularly in IDG/Staff meetings.
  


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  Submits documented visit records and completes all job duties in a manner that meets the accepted standards of practice and the Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care Policies and Procedures.
  


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  Contributes to achieving the company's mission.
  


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  Works collaboratively with others to achieve goals.
  


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  Participates in the quality assessment and performance improvement program.
  


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  Participates in hospice in-service trainings.
  


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  Follows accepted standards of practice for effective infection control and safety.
  


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  Engages in on-going self-development plan to build personal leadership skills, organizational knowledge, and enhance knowledge of the industry.
  


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  Identifies and addresses skill and/or knowledge gaps to fulfill job responsibilities
  


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  Seeks opportunities to network with colleagues, share experiences, willingness to provide direct support, solicit feedback and exchange ideas.
  


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  Develops and achieves professional growth goals and objectives and reviews with superior.
  

OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.

At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.

Skills / Requirements

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required.


• Certified Home Health Aide Certification in the state of California


• Possess valid driver's license and insurance


• Ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job and the population served.


• Ability to work without consistent direct supervision.


• Demonstrates communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, care givers, and hospice staff

Assets:

• CHHA experience


• Hospice experience

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.