Certified Home Hospice Aide

@ Sutter Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice
Sutter Visiting Nurse Association and Hospicesuttervisitingnurseassociationandhospice.com

Certified Home Hospice Aide

Boulevard, CA
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Sutter Health provides healthcare services focusing on patient-centered care. The Hospice Aide role supports patients in their homes, assisting with hygiene, ADL, and comfort needs, under supervision, with a focus on compassion and professionalism.

Requirements

  • HHA home health aide certification
  • 1 year patient care experience
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Understanding of universal precautions
  • Valid driver's license

Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Tolerant of environmental conditions
  • Strong communication skills
  • Customer service orientation

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Position Overview:

Successful candidate will hold an HHA certification from the California Department of Public Health and have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a patient care capacity.

Under 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.

Additional Requirements:

EDUCATION:

  • HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • HHA-Home Health Aide
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • AUTO-Automobile Insurance
  • DL-Valid Drivers License Class C or B

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 1 year recent relevant experience


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • 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.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $28.46 to $35.49 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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