Certified Home Health Aide

Certified Home Health Aide – Join the team at Desert Oasis Healthcare.

The Certified Home Health Aide is a para‑professional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and provides personal care services as necessary to meet patient needs, under a plan of treatment prescribed by a physician.

• Adheres to duties listed within the Aide Care Plan assigned by a Registered Nurse or other skilled professional, communicates services furnished as well as any unmet expectations or requests for deviation from the documented plan in a timely manner to a Registered Nurse or other skilled professional.
• Takes and records vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered and reports results outside of the documented parameters to a Registered Nurse or other skilled professional.
• Understanding, observing, documenting and reporting patient status, including any changes to patient condition or elements of body function, to a Registered Nurse or other skilled professional.
• Understands and complies with basic infection control procedures and policies.
• Understanding the physical, emotional and developmental needs and ways to work with the patient population served by the organization, including the need for respect for the patient, his/her privacy, his/her property and his/her rights.
• Demonstrates competency with assigned tasks including, but not limited to, assisting with ambulation and personal hygiene, as ordered.
• Meets the safety needs of our patients and using equipment safely and properly.
• Reminds patients of scheduled self‑administered medications.
• Maintains a clean, safe, healthy environment.
• Knowledge of adequate nutrition and hydration/fluid intake.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Participation in case conference.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of CHHA coursework and certification.
• Current California Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) license.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a CHHA, or CNA.
• Scope of practice and Title 22 requirements for CHHA.
• Excellent customer service skills and good communication skills.
• Works well in team setting. Able to work independently.
• Detail oriented.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire.
• Current California drivers license and proof of insurance.
• Must possess own vehicle as position requires travel.

• Sitting – Approximately 20% of day
• Standing – Approximately 70% of day
• Walking – Approximately 10% of day
• Lifting (equipment, supplies) – 0–50 lbs – approximately 40% of day
• Bending – Approximately 10% of day. Kneeling < 20%.
• Hearing/Visual Acuity – Adequate for use with computers, telephone and or tablets – Approx 50% of day
• Computer – Highly technical work environment – Must be able to work = 5 hours / day using keyboard, mouse and monitor
• Reaching – Above head 75 degrees – approximately 25%.
• Hand grip dexterity – (missing description)

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care