Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) : Home Health

21st Century Home Health Services • El Dorado Hills, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

21st Century Home Health Services is hiring a full-time Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to provide in-home patient care in El Dorado Hills and the surrounding area. All opportunities require field work and visits to patients’ homes. Under the direct supervision of an RN Case Manager, the aide provides care according to each patient’s Plan of Care. The employer describes its model as combining home health services with structure, resources, tools, communication, and clinical support. Compensation is estimated at $55,000–$90,000 per year, with starting pay commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

• Valid California Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to build rapport with patients and provide the highest quality of care.
• Self-directed approach.
• Empathy.
• Critical-thinking ability.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Complete a computer literacy and competency assessment before an in-person interview, including assessment of ability to navigate electronic charting and the company’s web-based communication application.

Nice To Haves

• Home health care experience 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 patients with toileting activities.
• Keep the patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate.
• Assist with feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Perform range-of-motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services when ordered and competency has been demonstrated.
• Assist patients with self-administration of medication.
• Meet patients’ safety needs and use equipment safely and properly, such as foot stools and side rails.
• Report the patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching, up to a 4% match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Pet insurance.
• Bonus incentive plans.
• Comprehensive health benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed