CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE
Job Field: Hospitality Jobs
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Title: Certified Home Health AideLocation: California-San Francisco-San FranciscoOther Locations:On any given day, Sutter Care at Home touches the lives of thousands of individuals by bringing health care directly to patients where they live - at home.From local, community-based offices throughout Northern California, the dedicated staff at Sutter Care at Home cares for more than 50,000 patients each year and serves an average daily census of over 18,000 patients.We provide the most comprehensive range of home care services including skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, hospice and palliative care, medical social work, home medical equipment and respiratory therapy, home attendant and care management, and community flu and wellness programs.Through competitive wages and benefits, flexible schedules, innovative care models, new technologies, and tuition reimbursement - Sutter Care at Home strives to be your "employer of choice."Sutter Care at Home is the home health care and hospice affiliate of Sutter Health, one of the nation''s largest not-for-profit health care systems.Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Home Health Aide provides personal care and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene, ADL, and comfort needs of the homebound patient.Education:Current California certification as a Certified Home Health Aide.High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Current BCLS/CPR certification.Experience:Minimum one year experience as a home health aide strongly preferred.Knowledge:Working knowledge of medical terminology and health care practices is required as well as understanding of universal precautions.Special Skills/Equipment: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, strong odors, potential exposure to disease, and varied environmental conditions. Must possess a current drivers license, and access to a reliable automobile with proof of liability insurance.
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