Certified Home Health Aide- Riverside area

Savant Senior Living; Downey, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Plan

Health Insurance

Critical Illness and

40 1(k) Retirement Savings Plan

H ealth and Dependent Day Care Flexibl

Team Member Referral Program

Spot Pet Insurance – up to 20%

Job summary

Savant Senior Living in Riverside area is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide to join our home care team in Downey, CA. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist to provide personal care, observe patients, and report changes.

The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and independence, with duties including meal preparation, hygiene, medication reminders if required, and documenting care in patient records. A valid CA CHHA certificate and CPR/First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Requires CA CHHA certificate.
• Minimum 1+ year caring experience.
• CPR/First Aid and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
• Valid in-state driver’s license, registration and insurance, and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient condition and safety.
• Provides housekeeping, meals, shopping, and personal care.
• Assists with feeding during meals or snacks.
• Assists with medication reminders and administration, if required.
• Teaches use of cane, walker, utensils, and hygiene techniques.
• Records patient information in the patient journal and notifies the nursing supervisor of changes.
• Maintains a safe home environment and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Supports family members with care techniques and safety.

Skills

Read and document care

Independent work

Compassionate care

Tact and hygiene

Communication with residents

Education

California CHHA certificate

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Job description

Certified Home Health Aide- Riverside area

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: CERTI002678

• Posted : January 14, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Downey, CA 90241, USA

Description

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performance.

The home health aide will be assigned by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes the quality, continuity, and safety of a patient’s care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to all components of the above position summary the following “Essential Duties and Responsibilities” are essential to successful performance in this position

• Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition to ensure the patient's safety.
• Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food, and other household requirements, such as preparing and serving meals and snacks.
• Assists with feeding the patient during meal servings and/or snacks.
• Helps patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, laundry, and self-care.
• Assist patients with medication reminders and administration, if required.
• Facilitates patients' care for themselves by teaching the use of a cane or walker, special utensils to eat, and special techniques and/or equipment for personal hygiene.
• Helps with any daily activities and exercise according to the plan of care assign.
• Assist family members with the care of the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position if needed.
• Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying the nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
• Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent in this position does not have any direct supervision.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• Must have a current California Certified Home Health Aide Certificate
• Minimum 1+ year(s) of professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record.
• Willing and able to work in the Los Riverside County area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with individuals with special needs.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with residents and their families.

BENEFITS:

• Vision Plan
• Health Insurance
• Critical Illness and
• 40 1(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• H ealth and Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending (FSAs)
• Team Member Referral Program
• Spot Pet Insurance – up to 20% discount for employees

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