Home Health Aide (Per Diem)

Cb; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit hospice care organization in San Jose is hiring a per-diem Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide compassionate end-of-life care. This role offers an opportunity to work with a dedicated team in serving the under-served community, requiring certification and experience in personal and patient care. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to handle emotional stress.

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

401K retirement plan with optional company matching

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Home Health Aide in California.
• At least one year experience in home care setting required.
• Direct patient care experience within the past three years.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and related non-professional household services.
• Assist in the hygiene ADL and comfort needs of homebound patients.
• Work under the supervision of registered nurse.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Patient care experience

Ability to follow instructions

Tolerance for emotional stress

Bilingual Chinese/English

Education

Certified Home Health Aide

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Valid California Driver License

Job description

Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care is a non-profit startup Hospice licensed by California state since 2016. We are looking for a per-diem Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our growing team in San Jose California. It offers a unique opportunity to work with a team that is passionate in providing end-of-life care to the under-served community in the Silicon Valley Area.

High-level Job Description

Under the supervision of the registered nurse the HHA provides personal care and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene ADL and comfort needs of the homebound patient in alignment. The HHA receives functional guidance and supervision from the interdisciplinary team. The HHA will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality continuity and safety of a patients care.

Pay Rate and Benefits

Pay rate depends on relevant qualification and experience.

Hourly rate : $22-$27

Visit rate : $50-$55

We offer part-time employee benefits including Paid Sick Leave; 401K retirement plan with optional company matching.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Required Licensure and Certification
• Must be a Certified Home Health Aide in the State of California
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) CPR certification
• Driver License valid and in the State of California
• Compliant with Covid-19 healthcare personnel requirement in all City County State and Federal level

Experience and Skills

• Minimum one year experience performing duties as an aide in a home care setting or other health care related facility required
• Direct patient care experience within the past three years required
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and health care practices is required as well as understanding of universal precautions
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Tolerance for body secretions strong odors potential exposure to disease and varied environmental conditions
• Able to cope with emotional stress tolerant of different lifestyles cultures beliefs and values
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
• Bilingual Chinese / English Speaking welcomed but not required

Fair Chance Act Compliance Statement

Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if Heart of Hope is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage at apply

Compensation : $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Key Skills

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 20 - 27

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Health Aide Per Diem • San Jose, California, USA