Certified Home Hospice Aide

Sutter Health•San Mateo, CA

2d•$28 - $34

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: Successful candidate will have HHA certification from CDPH and ideally have experience in a Hospice or Home Health environment. HSUnder the supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS), the Hospice Aide provides personal care and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene, ADL, and comfort needs of the homebound patient in alignment with SCAH, mission, goals and objectives. The Hospice Aide reports directly to the DPCS as do the other members of the interdisciplinary team. The HA receives functional guidance and supervision from the interdisciplinary team.

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 Class C or B
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.