Compassionate Home Health Aide: Personal Care & Support

South Valley Hospice; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

South Valley Hospice is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to join our dedicated care team. You will support homebound elderly clients or patients with disabilities, delivering essential in-home services with autonomy and dignity.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will monitor health, document changes, assist with personal care, and help patients maintain independence in familiar surroundings. A patient-centered approach and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification from a recognized home health aide program required.
• Comfortable providing medical care in close physical proximity to patients.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Empathy for the hardship experienced by the patient and the patient’s family.
• Ability to maintain composure with patients who present challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine personalized home health care under RN supervision.
• Monitor health and maintain records of physical and mental condition.
• Discuss patient progress with case manager; adjust care plan as needed.
• Provide routine basic care: pulse, temperature, and oxygen monitoring.
• Assist with personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
• Assist patient in and out of bed, bathroom, chairs, wheelchair, and car.
• Perform housekeeping: change bed linens, laundry, tidy rooms.
• Handle chores like grocery shopping and meal preparation.
• Engage patient mentally through conversation and activities.
• Accompany patient to doctor visits and other outings; assist with transportation.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Compassionate care

Patient-focused care

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Home health aide certification

Job description

South Valley Hospice is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to join our dedicated care team. You will support homebound elderly clients or patients with disabilities, delivering essential in-home services with autonomy and dignity.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will monitor health, document changes, assist with personal care, and help patients maintain independence in familiar surroundings. A patient-centered approach and strong interpersonal skills are essential.