- Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, and skin care
- Assist with mobility, exercises, and range-of-motion activities per the care plan
- Support patients with meals, from preparation to feeding assistance when needed
- Take and record vital signs as directed
- Help patients with medication self-administration
- Keep the patient’s living space clean, safe, and orderly
- Observe patients and report any changes in condition to the supervising nurse
- Document care provided in accordance with organizational standards
- Perform other duties as required for patient services
Requirements
- A Californian Certified Home Health Aide certificate
- Current CPR certification with AHA
- Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle
- At least 18 years of age
- Able to read, follow written instructions, and document care accurately
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Genuine empathy and patience for patients who are ill, injured, or frail
- Professional, tactful, and attentive to personal hygiene standards
- Registration on the CA Home Care Aide Registry (Dept. of Social Services) is nice to have
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in providing personal care, including bathing, grooming, and medication assistance, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Proficient in documenting care and observing patient conditions to report changes effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Californian Certified Home Health Aide Certificate
- Current CPR Certification
- Patient Care Documentation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Empathy and Patience
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Personal Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Medication Self-Administration
- Vital Signs Recording
- Range-of-Motion Activities
Soft Skills
- Empathy
- Patience
- Professionalism
- Attention to Detail
Certifications & Qualifications
- Californian Certified Home Health Aide Certificate
- Current CPR Certification
Industry Keywords
- Patient Services
- Home Health Aide
- CA Home Care Aide Registry
- Care Plan