Hospice Aide - Alameda, United States - Sutter Health
Description
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:
EDUCATION
HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
HHA-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 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:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Every Weekend
Benefits:
No
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
16
Employee Status:
Short Hour
Number of Openings:
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $22.09 to $28.71 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location.
This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.
Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.
Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.