Certified Home Hospice Aide

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

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Outer Bay

Position Overview:

Ideal candidate will have experience in a Hospice environment. HHA certification is required.

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.

Job Description:

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

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:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

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 $29.28 to $35.13 / 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.