Certified Home Health Aide, Part Time, Limited Term

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

21d

About The Position

The Certified Home Health Aide provides personal care and related non-professional household services to meet the hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort needs of homebound patients. The aide works under the supervision of the Primary Care Clinician and/or Clinical Manager. A California Department of Health HHA certification is required. This is a part-time, limited-term position with a variable schedule, day shifts, 8-hour shifts, and 16 weekly hours. Weekend work may be needed as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED before the start date.
Home Health Aide (HHA) certification before the start date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Valid driver's license.
Auto insurance.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare practices, and universal precautions.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based data and instructions.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks amid interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care to homebound patients to meet their hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort needs.
Provide related non-professional household services.
Work under the supervision of the Primary Care Clinician and/or Clinical Manager.