Self-Help for the Elderly·San Francisco, California
The Home Health Aide monitors patient conditions and provides essential home care services. Responsibilities include personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation, and escorting patients to medical appointments.
Title: Home Health Aide
Department: Employment Training & Economic Development
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt full time & part time
Reports to: Business Operation Manager
Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands
⦁ Performs Home Health Aide duties in accordance with proper procedures and methods at specified time periods.
⦁ Provides home care services to individuals at home or groups at board and care homes or other institutions.
⦁ Provides non-medical personal care services, such as bathing, dressing and grooming, to individuals at home.
⦁ Focuses on the promotion of health, prevention of disease and care of the ill at home.
⦁ Escorts the ill/elderly to medical appointments as needed.
⦁ Occasionally provides housekeeping and domestic services to the ill/elderly.
⦁ Performs other duties as assigned.
⦁ Must be a graduate of Self-Help for the Elderly’s Home Health Aide Training Class.
⦁ Must have a Home Health Aide Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health.
⦁ Must have current CPR & First Aid certifications.
⦁ Ability to communicate in English preferred.
must be able to lift items up to 30 lbs; able to move heavy and bulky items up to 50 lbs during the course of cleaning. Must be able to walk, sit and stand for 8 hours when required.
⦁ Must pass health screening for TB clearance and background check
⦁ Must be able to travel via public transportation or personal/department vehicle for performance of job duties. If driving, must have and maintain a valid CA driver license, satisfactory driving record, and auto insurance coverage as specified in Self-Help's policy.
Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.
Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.
Candidates must complete the Home Health Aide Training Class and possess a Home Health Aide Certificate. Additional requirements include CPR and First Aid certifications, physical fitness, and passing health screenings.
Market context
In California, home health aide roles are typically in steady demand as agencies support patients who need care at home and in the community. Competition often centers on candidates who already hold CNA and BLS certifications, have recent hands-on experience, and can communicate clearly with patients and care teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm the original posting for any location-specific scheduling or documentation details before applying.
