• Assists home care patients with personal care, transfers in and out of bed, ambulation, and with use of the bedpan
• Plans, shops and prepares nutritionally sound meals and/or special diets as ordered by the physician
• Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered
• Assists with prescribed exercises which patients and home health aides have been taught by appropriate health personnel
• Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs
• Documents care of patient on appropriate forms

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of an approved Home Health Aide training program.

• Current CPR certificate
• Current certification to practice as a Home Health Aide in the State of California.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Determine patient's eligibility for hospice care.
• Admit patients, obtain informed consent(s) for service, inform patients/family of rights and responsibilities.
• Assist with the implementation and coordination of services required for the discharge of patients from hospitals into the agency's hospice program.
• Communicate with the Intake and Admissions department regarding hospice referral/admission.
• Assist Director of Provider and Community Relations in negotiating or redefining contract provisions as necessary and in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

• AA or B.S. degree in Nursing from an accredited Nursing School.
• Minimum of one experience in a home health/ hospice setting.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
• Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable.
• HPNA certification preferred.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Assess patient/family social and emotional factors to determine ability to cope with terminal illness and death.
• Provide individual and family counseling to patients/families in all psychosocial aspects of end of life care.
• Assess environmental resources and obstacles to maintaining safety in home setting as applicable.  
• Assess special needs related to cultural diversity including communication, role of family members and special traditions.
• Develops materials and provides education to patients, families, staff and community related to psychosocial needs and interventions.
• Establish treatment goals and revise counseling interventions as indicated. Evaluate patient/family response to psychosocial interventions; identify obstacles to compliance and assist in understanding goals of intervention.
• Assist patients, family and staff in utilizing community resources. Address patient/family questions and issues. Evaluate patient/family response to intervention(s) when referred to community agency and satisfaction of the service(s) provided.
• Provide information and preparation of advance directives, funeral planning, and the transfer of responsibilities regarding health care and related decisions.

• Master degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or Masters Degree in mental health discipline.
• Minimum one-year’s social work experience in a health care setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current Licensed Clinical Social Work (L.C.S.W.) certification in the State of California may be required for some positions. 
• Certification to provide clinical supervision as required by the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. may be required for some positions.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Provide continuing care to patients/families as requested and in compliance with agency policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Under the guidance of the Resource Manager, responsible for patients/families including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing services consistent with the plan of care.
• Communicate with attending physicians and other community resources to report changes and coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders regarding patient/family status and unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.

• One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
• Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable.
• HPNA certification preferred.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Provide continuing care to patients/families as requested and in compliance with agency policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Under the guidance of the Resource Manager, responsible for patients/families including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing services consistent with the plan of care.
• Communicate with attending physicians and other community resources to report changes and coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders regarding patient/family status and unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.

• One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
• Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable.
• HPNA certification preferred.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Provide continuing care to patients/families as requested and in compliance with agency policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Under the guidance of the Resource Manager, responsible for patients/families including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing services consistent with the plan of care.
• Communicate with attending physicians and other community resources to report changes and coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders regarding patient/family status and unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.

• One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
• Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable.
• HPNA certification preferred.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Provide continuing care to patients/families as requested and in compliance with agency policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Under the guidance of the Resource Manager, responsible for patients/families including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing services consistent with the plan of care.
• Communicate with attending physicians and other community resources to report changes and coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders regarding patient/family status and unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.

• One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
• Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable.
• HPNA certification preferred.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Provide continuing care to patients/families as requested and in compliance with agency policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Under the guidance of the Resource Manager, responsible for patients/families including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing services consistent with the plan of care.
• Communicate with attending physicians and other community resources to report changes and coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders regarding patient/family status and unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.

• One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
• Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable.
• HPNA certification preferred.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Assume primary responsibility for a patient/family using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family needs, goals and interventions.
• Coordinate all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the transdisciplinary team.
• Use a case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
• Coordinate the implementation of the plan of care and insure care coordination and case management for each patient.
• As applicable, apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient’s eligibility.

• One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
• Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable.
• HPNA certification preferred.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Assume primary responsibility for a patient/family using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family needs, goals and interventions.
• Coordinate all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the transdisciplinary team.
• Use a case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
• Coordinate the implementation of the plan of care and insure care coordination and case management for each patient.
• As applicable, apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient’s eligibility.

• One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
• Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable.
• HPNA certification preferred.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Assess patient/family social and emotional factors in order to determine capacity and potential to cope with life threatening illness and death.
• Provide individual and family counseling and support services to patients/families including crisis intervention. Identify family dynamics and communication patterns.
• Establish goals and revise counseling interventions as indicated. Evaluate patient/family response to psychosocial interventions; identify obstacles to compliance and assist in understanding goals of intervention.
• Identify developmental level of patient/family and obstacles to learning or ability to participate in decision-making.
• Assess special needs related to cultural diversity including communication, space, role of family members and special traditions.
• Assist patients/families in utilizing community resources. Address patient/family questions and issues. Evaluate patient/family response to interventions when referred to community agencies and level of satisfaction with the services provided.
• Assess for potential risk for suicide and/or abuse or neglect.
• Assess for potential risk for medication misuse and diversion
• Assess patient/family ability to meet financial obligations and offer appropriate resources as indicated.
• Provide information and preparation of advance directives, end of life planning including the transfer of responsibilities regarding fiscal, legal and health care decisions.

• Master degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Minimum three years supervised social work experience in community mental health/public health or related field. Hospice, Home Health or Hospital experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Assume primary responsibility for a patient/family using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family needs, goals and interventions.
• Coordinate all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the transdisciplinary team.
• Use a case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
• Coordinate the implementation of the plan of care and insure care coordination and case management for each patient.
• As applicable, apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient’s eligibility.

• One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
• Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable.
• HPNA certification preferred.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Assume primary responsibility for a patient/family using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family needs, goals and interventions.
• Coordinate all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the transdisciplinary team.
• Use a case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
• Coordinate the implementation of the plan of care and insure care coordination and case management for each patient.
• As applicable, apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient’s eligibility.

• One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
• Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable.
• HPNA certification preferred.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Assume primary responsibility for a patient/family using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family needs, goals and interventions.
• Coordinate all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the transdisciplinary team.
• Use a case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
• Coordinate the implementation of the plan of care and insure care coordination and case management for each patient.
• As applicable, apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient’s eligibility.

• One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
• Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable.
• HPNA certification preferred.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

• Assume primary responsibility for a patient/family using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/family needs, goals and interventions.
• Coordinate all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the transdisciplinary team.
• Use a case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
• Coordinate the implementation of the plan of care and insure care coordination and case management for each patient.
• As applicable, apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient’s eligibility. 

• One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred.

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California.
• Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable.
• HPNA certification preferred.
• Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.