In-Home Health Aide (IHHA) / Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

IN-HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA)

Are you looking for a home health aide job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of South Sacramento (“ BrightStar Care ”) employees uphold A Higher Standard.

What We Offer:

At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: 

• Company covers minimum Malpractice Insurance during Brightstar assigned shifts
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Free Training
• Part of a team with RN Oversight
• Home Health or Facility shifts available
• Mobile shift access
• Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
• Flexible schedule
• Every BrightStar Care location is independently owned and operated
• We promote from within
• Access to continuing education
• Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device
• Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process!

We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following:

• We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance and hygiene care as directed, including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities and assisting with measurements, if necessary
• Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, providing transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping
• Assisting client with active and passive mobility work defined by the plan of care, and documenting observed changes to the Director of Nursing

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented health care experience (unless participating in an approved Mentor Program)
• Certified CPR
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to travel within Sacramento and surrounding counties

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.