Certified Home Health Aide, Part Time, Limited Term

Sutter Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union membership

Job summary

Sutter Health's SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay in San Francisco is seeking a Home Health Aide who meets California HHA certification requirements. Under supervision, you will provide personal care and non-professional domestic services to meet hygiene, daily living, and comfort needs of homebound patients.

You must hold a valid California driver's license, BLS certification, HS diploma or GED, and demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, safety practices, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• HHA certification from California Department of Health required before start date.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required before start date.
• HS Diploma or GED obtained before start date.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance as per department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and non-professional household services to meet hygiene and daily living needs.
• Work under supervision of the Primary Care Clinician or Clinical Manager.
• Assist with activities of daily living and comfort of homebound patients.
• Communicate clearly with diverse audiences about sensitive information.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare practices

Universal precautions

Data interpretation

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Prioritize assignments

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview:

Successful candidate will hold an HHA certification from the California Department of Health.

Under the supervision of the Primary Care Clinician and/or Clinical Manager, the Home Health Aide provides personal care and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort needs of the homebound patient.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) provided prior to start date

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• HHA-Home Health Aide provided prior to start date
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• Department: SCAH - DL-Valid Drivers License
• Department: SCAH - Auto Insurance

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare practices and universal precautions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Short Hour

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

16

Employee Status:

Temporary Employee (Fixed Term)

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $28.46 to $35.49 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position’s primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider 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.