Certified Home Health Aide

Sutter Health•Saratoga, CA

25d

About The Position

The Certified Home Health Aide provides routine patient care, support, and related non-professional household services for homebound patients. The role addresses patients’ hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort needs within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The aide uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The position exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support each patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis, in a timely manner. It follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety. The role may also include specific procedures and teaching duties. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with Sutter Care at Home – Bay. The schedule is days, Monday through Friday, with variable hours and rotating weekend requirements. The position is listed at 40 hours per week. Pay is $32.51 to $45.51 per hour; the range may vary based on primary work location. Starting pay considers factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED before the start date.
Home Health Aide (HHA) certification before the start date; the successful candidate must hold certification from the California Department of Public Health.
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 information and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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 prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and methods.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and work in an environment with 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 routine patient care and support to homebound patients.
Perform non-professional household services necessary to meet patients’ hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort needs.
Support the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis, using sound judgment and clinical skills in a timely manner.
Build confidence and cooperation with patients, families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
May perform specific procedures and teaching duties.
Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in the course of their work, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.