Certified Home Hospice Aide

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

46d•$31 - $37

About The Position

Provides personal care and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene, activities of daily living (ADL), and comfort needs of the homebound patient in alignment with affiliate mission, goals and objectives.

Requirements

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
HHA-Home Health Aide
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
AUTO-Automobile Insurance
DL-Valid Drivers License
1 year recent relevant experience
Working knowledge of medical terminology and health care practices is required as well as understanding of universal precautions.
Demonstrate a positive customer service orientation; skill working with diverse groups of patients and co-workers; ability to solve customer-service related problems for internal and external customers.
Ability to recognize the special needs and concerns of diverse groups of patients and others in the home.
Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, and caring manner.
Tolerance for body secretions, odors, potential exposure to disease, and varied environmental conditions.
Competency is evaluated by written test and during joint visits in the care of patients.