Certified Home Health Aide
Certified Home Health Aide Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Wellness resources The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works underthe supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessaryto meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsiblefor observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and careperformed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety ofa patient’s care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/herrequests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Managerimmediately. 2. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, siderails, O2 etc.) 3. Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bedlinen as often as assigned. 4. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. 5. Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned. 6. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned. 7. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and bloodpressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. 8. Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue overbony prominence. 9. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also awareof the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues. 10. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. 11. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned withlight laundry needs. 12. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy serviceas ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. 13. Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate. 14. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned. 15. Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards ofpersonal and professional conduct. 16. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 17. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties andresponsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested toperform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. Compensation: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour Apply Now
Speech Language Pathologist
Speech Language Pathologist Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Wellness resources The speech–language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care forspeech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES1. Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifiesequipment needs relative to speech/language function. 2. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’sfunction. 3. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/orequipment. 4. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated. 5. Confers with referring physician (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner) andother organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes tothe total plan of care. 6. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, inservices and other meetings required toensure coordinated and comprehensive care. 7. Prepares and submits notes per organization policy. 8. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory. 9. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate. 10. Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in thepatient’s treatment regime as indicated. 11. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–languagetherapy plan of care. 12. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech languagepathology services. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties andresponsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested toperform job related tasks other than those stated in this descriptionCompensation: $50.00 – $72.00 per hour Apply Now
Community Liaison—Marketing
Community Liaison—Marketing Job Title: Community Liaison/Marketer Company: Applied Palliative and Hospice Services, Inc., Applied Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Location: Greater Sacramento Job Type: Full-time Salary: $65,000.00 to $100,000.00 / Annual Estimate (Plus Bonus) Industry: Hospice/Palliative Care, Home Health Care About The Role: Responsible for managing all aspects of organization marketing/sales including managing themembers of the marketing/sales team, establishing and maintaining positive relationships withcustomers and referral sources, responding to customer requests and concerns, andnegotiating service contracts with managed care organizations, government agencies, and otherpayers. Key Responsibilities: Directs all daily marketing operations including providing direct oversight of theestablishment and implementation of marketing/sales initiatives. Assures that staff understand and adheres to all laws, statutes and regulations regardinganti-kickback, lawful marketing activities (gifts and services), patient solicitation, andaccurate marketing materials. Ensures maximum third party reimbursement through effective negotiation of servicecontracts with managed care organizations, government agencies, and other payers. Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in establishing organization volume projectionsin the annual budget and in establishing allocations for the marketing department. Monitorsallocation of resources according to budgetary limitations. Continuously conducts market assessments and develops a comprehensive marketing plandesigned to meet budgetary volume projections. Employs marketing and promotional initiatives to achieve budgetary volume projections. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with current and potential referraland payer sources. Negotiates service pricing with insurance Case Managers and other payers withinestablished financial and credit parameters. Recruits, selects, orients, and directly manages members of the marketing/sales team. Builds and monitors community, customer, payer and patient perceptions of AppliedHealthcare Solutions, Inc. as a high quality provider of services. Provides leadership in strategic planning including identifying opportunities for additional orimproved services to address customer needs. Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of Applied Healthcare Solutions, Inc. marketsincluding government agencies, major payer groups, key referral sources, and competitor’smarket positioning. Maintains comprehensive working knowledge in the field of marketing and sharesinformation with appropriate organization personnel. Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and assistscustomers in accessing community resources should services not be provided by AppliedHealthcare Solutions, Inc. Monitors and reports cost-effectiveness of marketing efforts Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. At least three years’ experience in health care marketing management, preferably in home care operations. At least one year experience in sales is preferred. Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel. Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with customers and the community. Knowledge of corporate business management. Demonstrates excellent communications, negotiation, and public relations skills. Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities. Apply Now