About Us
We are a dedicated hospice agency committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care. Our team values respect, communication, and supporting patients and families with dignity.
Position Summary
The Per Diem Hospice CHHA provides personal care, comfort measures, and practical support to patients in their home or facility. This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, compassionate, and confident working independently.
Experience working with patients on ventilators is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, toileting, and repositioning.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation.
- Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising RN or LVN.
- Offer emotional support and a comforting presence to patients and families.
- Provide support with household tasks directly related to patient care (e.g., changing linens, tidying patient care areas).
- Assist with care for patients on ventilators, including comfort-focused positioning, equipment safety awareness, and reporting any issues to the nursing team (within CHHA scope of practice).
- Document visits accurately and timely according to agency and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and safety at all times.
Qualifications
- Active California CHHA certification in good standing.
- Minimum 6 months–1 year caregiving experience (hospice or home health preferred).
- Experience with ventilator-dependent patients preferred (training available).
- Reliable transportation, valid CA driver’s license, and auto insurance.
- Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
- Ability to work independently in home settings.
What We Offer
- Competitive per-visit rate and mileage reimbursement.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Supportive and collaborative clinical team.
- Ongoing training and skill development.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and contact information. We look forward to speaking with you.
For questions on this job posting please contact Newport Hospice at 909-727-3223.
About Newport Hospice
Empowering Patients
Newport Hospice believes in empowering patients to be active participants in their hospice and healthcare journey. We believe everyone deserves to have an honorable hospice experience creating an environment of respect, harmony, and comfort while giving the patient and there families the power to decide how they want to spend the rest of there lives.
Our Team
Our team of compassionate physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, nurse aides, social workers, and chaplains have cared for thousands of patients and their families in their final season of life.
Newport Hospice serves patients and their loved ones in their own homes, or at their current place of residence. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and focuses on the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of patients and their families.