Home Health Aide

Snowline-Hospice-of-El-Dorado; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Snowline Hospice of El Dorado in Placerville, CA is seeking a full-time Home Health Aide to provide compassionate in-home care to our hospice patients.

You will coordinate with a team of healthcare professionals, support patients and families, document care, and participate in ongoing training. Requirements include CNA certificate, HHA preferred, BLS/CPR, valid CA driver's license, and willingness to travel within service area.

Qualifications

• Excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently use a computer, prior electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred.
• Open to an occasional flexible schedule to work evenings or weekends.
• Reliable transportation and comfort traveling throughout service area.

Responsibilities

• To coordinate and provide care to our hospice patients.
• To calm, soothe and empathize with the strong emotions our patients and families are experiencing.
• To participate with a team of healthcare professionals in superior level of care for each patient.
• To address personal care needs and promote patients’ comfort needs.
• Collaborate on cases, involvement in interdisciplinary meetings, training and development and other organizational activities.
• Assist with observing the patient along with documenting care.

Skills

Observation skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Empathy

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the State Department of Public Health

Certified Home Health Aide issued by the State Department of Public Health preferred

Current BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Home Health Aide

Snowline Hospice of El Dorado Placerville, California, United States

About this position

Description:

Your Passion: Home Health Aide

Are you an experienced Home Health Aide who’s passionate about helping others and eager to grow with a mission-driven team? We’re seeking a caring, dedicated, thoughtful professional to join us in a full time role. At our organization, we believe in supporting both professional growth and personal well-being. If you're looking to build your career in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to meet you!

Who We Are: Snowline is a non-profit organization serving the western slope of El Dorado County and the Greater Sacramento Region. For over 40 years, our deep roots in the community have allowed us to foster a strong network of local resources and partnerships. We have built a strong reputation of excellence by providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the needs of each patient and family. At Snowline Hospice, our core values guide everything we do. We value teamwork, contribution, service and excellence. We are a team of dedicated, dynamic professionals committed to providing the highest level of care which continues to be reflected in our exemplary patient satisfaction surveys and quality measures.

Why Choose Us:

Comprehensive Wellness Benefits Packages: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, and 401k plan with a generous employer match

Paid Time Off: At Snowline, we believe that employee’s self-care is essential to providing superior care for our patients. We offer expansive paid time off, including vacation time, sick leave, and holiday pay.

Team Building: We are committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative workplace culture which prioritizes team building and joy through employee events, recognition and celebration of each other.

Employee Assistance Program: As part of our commitment to supporting a trauma informed workplace and overall organization wellness, we offer an employee assistance program (EAP). EAP offers confidential counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

Market Benchmarked Salaries: As a non-profit provider, we conduct regular market benchmarking salary surveys of comparable organizations to ensure our salaries remain both fiscally responsible and competitive. Salary: $22.00-$30.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

• To coordinate and provide care to our hospice patients
• To calm, soothe and empathize with the strong emotions our patients and families are experiencing
• To participate with a team of healthcare professionals in superior level of care for each patient
• To address personal care needs and promote patients’ comfort needs
• Collaborate on cases, involvement in interdisciplinary meetings, training and development and other organizational activities
• Assist with observing the patient along with documenting care

• Certified Home Health Aide issued by the State Department of Public Health preferred and
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the State Department of Public Health required
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• One year aide experience required and one year of hospice experience preferred
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, access to a reliable automobile and minimum car insurance coverage
• Excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently use a computer, prior electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred
• Open to an occasional flexible schedule to work evenings or weekends
• Reliable transportation and comfort traveling throughout service area

Snowline Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Information

$22 - $30Hourly Wage