Sutter Health

Certified Home Hospice Aide

Sacramento Full time

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley

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:

EDUCATION:

  • HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • HHA-Home Health Aide
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • AUTO-Automobile Insurance
  • DL-Valid Drivers License


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 1 year recent relevant experience


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:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $25.88 to $32.25 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.