Home Health Aide (Per Diem) - Hospice of the Central Coast

Home Health Aide

Under the leadership of the department director and assistant director the Home Health Aide is responsible for providing nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Home Health Aide will be assigned patients homes or facilities providing personal care such as bathing, showering, oral care, pericare, taking vital signs, and some light housekeeping.

One year experience in the last five years in a skilled nursing facility, acute care setting, or home health agency preferred. Spanish speaking preferred.

Level of education sufficient to obtain CA HHA certification. Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

State of California HHA certificate required. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required. Must possess a valid California driver's license.

This position requires driving. In addition to a valid CA driver's license, the following are required : Automobile insurance as required by the State of California with an acceptable driving record of three points or less, participation in the DMV pull-notice program, and an automobile available for daily work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours : 0800-1630

Position Type : Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience) : $34.66 to $46.38

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid. Hourly Evening Shift Differential : $2.01 Hourly Night Shift Differential : $2.95