Certified Home Health Aide, Part Time, Limited Term
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 position works under the supervision of the Primary Care Clinician and/or Clinical Manager. Candidates must hold a Home Health Aide certification from the California Department of Health. This is a part-time, limited-term position with a variable schedule of 16 hours per week, eight-hour day shifts, and weekend work as needed. The role is temporary and non-exempt. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, provided before the start date.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) certification, provided 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 data 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 operating procedures and scientific 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, including managing multiple tasks amid interruptions.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting solutions from established options.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and related non-professional household services to homebound patients.
- Support patients' hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort needs.
- Work under the supervision of the Primary Care Clinician and/or Clinical Manager.
- Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
