Self-Help for the Elderly·San Francisco, California
The Home Health Aide provides hands-on personal care to patients and assists with activities of daily living. They report changes in the patient’s condition and maintain accurate documentation of care delivered.
Title: Home Health Aide
Department: Home Care & Hospice
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Patient Care Services/ Administrator
Provides hands-on personal care to patients and assists with activities of daily living in order to maintain the patient’s health or to facilitate treatment of the patient’s comfort, illness or injury.
1. Assists patients with personal care such as skin, mouth, and hair care and bathing. Assists patients with using bathroom, commode, bedpan or urinal.
2. Assists patients with getting in and out of bed/chair and assist with ambulation. Assists patients with prescribed exercises that have been taught by appropriate licensed health care personnel.
3. Performs other activities taught by a health care professional for a specific patient. These may include changing colostomy bags, changing of non-sterile dressings, taking of vital signs, and non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care.
4. The Aide shall not administer medications of any kind but shall report to the RN Case Manager any issues or concerns regarding medication management.
5. Prepares meals, including therapeutic diets, and assist patients with eating. Performs specific household tasks that will facilitate the patient’s care at home.
6. Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the supervising nurse or therapist. Informs the supervisor of unusual or potentially problematic patient and family issues.
7. For Hospice patients, the Aide may also provide temporary respite and relief from total care responsibility for the primary caregiver.
8. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all care delivered and ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
9. Serves as translator for SHHCH clinical staff during patient visits when needed.
10. Attends departmental meetings, case conferences and/or patient interdisciplinary group meetings and participate in in-service training.
11. Ensures SHE and SHHCH policies are followed in the performance of duties.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
1. California Certified Home Health Aide.
2. Current CPR Certification.
3. Ability to recognize the needs of patients, family members and patients with both limited and terminal illness and to maintain good relationship in dealing with them.
4. Bilingual in English and Cantonese.
5. Familiar with different patient transferring techniques. Must pass a strength test for physical fitness for the job: able to lift and transfer patient over 110 lbs.
6. Must pass health screening for TB clearance, physical examination and background check.
7. 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 be a California Certified Home Health Aide with current CPR certification. They should also be able to recognize the needs of patients and maintain good relationships with them.
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.
