A professional who provides professional nursing services within the scope of nursing practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians teaches and educates patients and their families. Professional skilled nursing is performed under the supervision of the Administrator/Director of Patient Care Services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program (RN)
• Currently licensed “in good standing” in CA
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in a home care setting
• Must have a criminal background check
• Must have current CPR certification

A Licensed Vocational Nurse provides practical nursing skills within the scope of nursing practice standards in collaboration with RN case managers/supervisors, teaches and educates patients and their families according to the established professional plan of care. Licensed Practical nursing is performed under the supervision of the assigned RN’s, Administrator, and Director of Patient Care Services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LVN nursing school
• Currently licensed “in good standing” in CA
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, preferably in a home care setting
• Must have a criminal background check
• Must have current CPR certification

A Physical Therapist provides professional services within the scope of physical therapy practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians and other members of the health care team and teaches and educates patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved professional Physical Therapy program
• Currently licensed “in good standing” in CA
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a physical therapist, preferably in a home care setting
• Must have a criminal background check
• Must have current CPR certification

An OT provides professional services within the scope of occupational therapy practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians and other members of the health care team and teaches and educates patients and their families. OT in the home is performed under the supervision of the RN case manager, Administrator, DPCS. If Nursing has opened the case, Occupational Therapy is a secondary discipline and therefore works collaboratively and professionally with the RN case manager to provide necessary services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved professional Occupational Therapy program
• Currently licensed “in good standing” in CA
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in a home care setting
• Must have a criminal background check
• Must have current CPR certification

A Speech Pathologist/Audiologist/Therapist (ST) provides professional services within the scope of Speech Pathologist/Audiologist practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians, teaches and educates patients and their families, and evaluates and assesses patient’s therapy needs.

Qualifications

• A Masters’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and is licensed as a speech-language pathologist in CA. Or if no licensing in the state:
• Successful completion of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or in the process of completing) AND has at least nine (9) months of supervised full-time speech-language pathology experience AND has completed a national examination approved by the US Secretary.
• Must have a criminal background check
• Must have current CPR certification

The Medical Social Worker provides medical social services within the scope of MSW practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians and other members of the health care team and teaches and educates patients and their families. Medical Social Services in the home is performed.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an approved school
• Graduate of an approved professional School of Social Work approved by the Council of Social Work Education
• Currently licensed “in good standing” in CA
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an MSW, preferably in a home care setting
• Must have a criminal background check
• Must have current CPR certification

The home health aide provides personal care and related services in the home that are allowed to be performed under state law. She/he functions under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the staff nurse and the Director of Patient Care Services, and/or appropriate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Completion of the 9th grade; prefer high school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and write in English, consistent with job requirements
• Completion of a basic aide training program, a minimum 75 hours, consistent with state and federal requirements and for which a certificate was obtained
• The emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with the patient, patient’s family, and the personnel of the Agency
• A reliable means of transportation to get to assigned patient visits
• Must have a criminal background check and current CPR certification
• Prefer 1-year experience as an Aide in a health-related setting, preferably home health

The nutritionist supervises and advises patients on the right direction towards ensuring their bodies are getting the nutrition that is vital to their health.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English, consistent with job requirements
• A reliable means of transportation to get to assigned patient visits
• Must have a criminal background check and current CPR certification
• Must have certification