Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) - Home Health
Valley Regional·Fresno, California
Valley Regional·Fresno, California
The Home Health Aide provides personal care, comfort, and basic health monitoring for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include documenting patient observations, assisting with daily living activities, and reporting condition changes to the Case Manager.
Valley Regional Home Health is pleased to announce an opening for a part-time Home Health Aide position. Must be licensed CNA with HHA certificate. The HHA certification is required - we cannot hire an HHA without the certification. This is not an HCA or Caregiver position - only licensed Home Health Aides (HHAs) will be considered for this position.
Summary The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following: Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2) Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned by plan of care.
Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
Providing proper care and observation of the patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
Reporting on the patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.
Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the nurse or therapist.
Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals.
Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
Keeping the patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Respectful of the patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
Candidates must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a mandatory Home Health Aide (HHA) certification. Experience in home health care is required for this position.
Market context
In California, support-services roles in outpatient and clinic settings are typically in steady demand because they help keep patient flow, documentation, and front-desk or clinical support running smoothly. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, a medical assistant certificate, BLS certification, and prior outpatient experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification dates and outpatient experience before applying.
