Certified Home Health Aide

Company: Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc.
Position Type: Per Diem
Work Arrangement: Field-Based – Patient Home Visits
Compensation: $30–$40 per visit

Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc. is committed to providing high-quality home health services that help patients achieve the highest possible level of independence in their daily activities. We believe in delivering compassionate, individualized care that promotes patient comfort, dignity, safety, and well-being.

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA/HHA) to provide personal care and daily living assistance to patients in their homes. As a member of our home care team, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or therapist to help patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and other essential daily activities.

In this role, you will also observe patients, report significant changes in their condition to the assigned nurse, and accurately document the care provided. The ideal candidate is patient, empathetic, responsible, and able to work independently while following the established plan of care and organizational procedures.

If you are passionate about helping others and making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives, we encourage you to join our team.

Please note: This is a field-based, per-diem position requiring travel to patients’ homes. Although the position may be listed as “remote,” it is not a work-from-home or telehealth role.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care, including bathing, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampooing, dressing, undressing, and toileting assistance.
• Provide appropriate skin care to help prevent skin breakdown.
• Assist with changing bed linens and keeping the patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals according to the patient's needs and care instructions.
• Assist patients with eating and feeding when necessary.
• Measure and record oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered and when the required skills competency has been demonstrated.
• Assist patients with ambulation and exercises according to the established plan of care.
• Perform range-of-motion activities and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services when ordered and when appropriately trained and competency-verified.
• Perform simple procedures as an extension of nursing services when ordered and when appropriately trained and competency-verified.
• Assist patients with the self-administration of medication, within the authorized scope of practice.
• Assist with patient laundry, as appropriate.
• Maintain patient safety and use equipment properly and safely, following established procedures.
• Observe patients and promptly report significant changes in their condition to the assigned nurse.
• Document patient observations and care provided accurately in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Maintain professional conduct, patience, tact, and appropriate personal hygiene while respecting patient dignity and privacy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned and within the aide's training, demonstrated competency, and authorized scope of practice.

• Must meet applicable Home Health Aide training and competency requirements through a qualifying training or competency evaluation program.
• Must hold a current California Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), consistent with the organization's position requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain current CPR certification (American Heart Association)
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle in good working condition, insured according to organizational requirements.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and accurately document care provided.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision while following the established plan of care.
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion for patients who are ill, injured, frail, or impaired.
• Demonstrates patience, tact, and appropriate personal hygiene.
• Ability to follow organizational care procedures, patient safety practices, and standards of professional conduct.

Nice to Have:

• Current registration on the California Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau.