Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) : Home Health

21st Century Home Health Services•Milpitas, CA

9d•Remote

About The Position

At 21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS), we are dedicated to providing compassionate and empathetic care to every patient, treating them as we would our own family. As the largest home health agency in San Francisco and the fastest-growing in the Bay Area, we employ over 600 individuals and serve more than 4,000 patients across numerous counties. Our clinicians are committed to both their patients and each other, which is reflected in our consistently low hospital readmission rates (under 10%, compared to the industry average of over 15%). We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, growth-oriented, and recognized work environment, evidenced by our 2024 Top Workplace recognition. We have been ranked 3rd among medium-sized companies in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Chronicle and 12th among medium-sized healthcare companies nationwide. Patient and employee feedback on various platforms further validates our commitment to quality care and workplace excellence. All opportunities at 21HHS require field visits to patients in their homes. This Per Diem Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) position will cover the South Bay territory, from Milpitas to south San Jose.

Requirements

Valid CHHA CA Certification
Current BLS/CPR Certification
Valid CA Driver's License
Excel at building rapport with patients and providing the highest quality of care
Self-Directed
Empathetic
Critical thinker
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Organized

Nice To Haves

Experience home health care is highly preferred
Experience with high acuity patients is a plus
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired

Responsibilities

Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen.
Assist patients with dressing and undressing.
Provide skin care to prevent breakdown.
Assist the patient with toileting activities.
Keep patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate.
Assist in feeding the patient, if necessary.
Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
Assist patient in the self-administration of medication.
Meet safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
Report on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.