Hospice Certified Home Health Aide - CHHA (Part-Time)

Astrana Health Management; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Astrana Health Management seeks a compassionate Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to join our hospice interdisciplinary team in Alhambra, CA. This part-time field‑based role provides ADL assistance, emotional support, and care coordination across the SGV region.

The CHHA will document care in HospiceMD and travel between patient locations. The ideal candidate holds a CA CHHA license, CPR, and English proficiency; Mandarin/Cantonese is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) license required in CA.
• CPR certification required.
• Mandarin or Cantonese preferred to serve SGV patients, but English required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs: bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, oral hygiene.
• Provide skin care, safe ambulation, transfers, and prescribed exercises.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to Case Manager.
• Log visits and care plans in HospiceMD per policy.
• Travel between SGV patient locations and submit mileage via Concur.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and families to carry out the plan of care.

Skills

Mandarin or Cantonese

English proficiency

EMR software (HospiceMD)

Tools

HospiceMD

Concur

Job description

Hospice Certified Home Health Aide - CHHA (Part-Time)

Department: Quality - Hospice

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: 1668 S. Garfield Ave. 2nd Floor, Alhambra, CA 91801

Compensation: $27.00 - $35.00 / hour

Description

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and detail-oriented Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to join our hospice interdisciplinary team. This field-based role focuses on providing essential personal care and emotional support to terminally ill patients, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life across the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) region. The ideal candidate will work independently in the field, confidently manage digital documentation, and possess a deep respect for diverse cultural backgrounds.

Our Values:

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

What You’ll Do

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and oral hygiene under the direction of a Registered Nurse/DPCS.
• Provide skin care to prevent breakdown, assist with safe ambulation, transfers, and prescribed exercises, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
• Monitor and record vital signs as directed. Document and immediately report any changes in the patient’s physical, mental, or emotional condition to the Case Manager or Supervisor.
• Use the HospiceMD EMR platform to log patient visits, care plans, and clinical narratives accurately and timely, in accordance with agency policy and regulatory standards.
• Travel reliably between assigned patient locations across the SGV territory. Track business travel and accurately submit monthly mileage invoices using Concur for reimbursement.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and families to carry out the comprehensive plan of care. Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their loved ones.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active California Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) license in good standing.
• Current and valid CPR certification.
• Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is strongly preferred to best serve our diverse patient demographics in the SGV area, though it is not strictly required. Fluent verbal and written English communication is required.
• Strong computer knowledge with previous hands-on experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software, specifically HospiceMD, and comfort with digital expense tools like Concur.
• Valid driver’s license, a reliable and well-maintained vehicle, and active auto liability insurance to meet mandatory field travel requirements.
• Deep empathy for the ill and elderly, a calm demeanor around end-of-life care, high integrity, and strict adherence to HIPAA patient confidentiality regulations.
• Lifting & Mobility: Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds frequently. Ability to safely stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and assist patients with varying physical mobility levels throughout an 8-hour field shift.

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• This role is a part‑time field‑based position. The home office is located at 1668 S. Garfield Ave. 2nd Floor, Alhambra, CA 91801.
• The national target pay range for this role is $27.00 - 36.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job‑related factors.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Additional Information

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.