What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide - Hospice position at Sutter Health?
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Organization:SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay
Position Overview:
Provides personal care and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene, activities of daily living (ADL), and comfort needs of the homebound patient in alignment with affiliate mission, goals and objectives.Job Description
EDUCATIONEquivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSUREHHA-Home Health Aide
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
AUTO-Automobile Insurance
DL-California Drivers Class C
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
1 year experience performing duties as an aide in a home care setting or other health care related facility.
1 year direct patient care experience within the past five year.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of medical terminology and health care practices is required as well as understanding of universal precautions.
Demonstrate a positive customer service orientation; skill working with diverse groups of patients and co-workers; ability to solve customer-service related problems for internal and external customers.
Ability to recognize the special needs and concerns of diverse groups of patients and others in the home.
Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, and caring manner.
Tolerance for body secretions, odors, potential exposure to disease, and varied environmental conditions.
Competency is evaluated by written test and during joint visits in the care of patients.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Variable, WednesdayWeekend Requirements:
One Weekend Shift a monthBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:40
Employee Status:
RegularNumber of Openings:1
Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Schedule/Shift: Regular/ DaysRecommended Skills
- Long Term Care
- Personal Grooming
- Recreation
- Caring For People With Dementia
- House Cleaning
- Elderly Care