Hospice Aide (CHHA)

Hospice Aide (CHHA)

Pay: $23 - $28 per hour

Job Type: Full time

Territory:

Buena Vista Hospice delivers positive, life‑changing care to patients across Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to clinical excellence, compassionate service, and a collaborative team environment.

At Buena Vista (BV), our culture is built on our core values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk, Customer Second, and Ownership. We prioritize your professional growth through strong mentorship, ongoing education, and meaningful career development.

We are currently seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Hospice team. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, work independently, and make a tremendous impact in the community—while receiving competitive pay and excellent benefits.

JOB SUMMARY

The Hospice Aide (CHHA) is a paraprofessional member of the Hospice 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 Hospice Aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the Hospice Aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing personal care including: Baths, Back rubs, Oral hygiene, Shampoos, Changing bed linen, Assisting patients with dressing and undressing, Nail & Skin care to prevent breakdown, Assisting the patient with toileting activities, Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate.

• 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 completed/demonstrated skills competency).

• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.

• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.

• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).

• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

Qualifications

• Active CA Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) license through the Department of Public Health.

• A minimum of one year of patient care experience; preferable in the Home Health setting.

• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.