Home Health Aide Per Diem

About the Organization and the Job:

Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care is a non-profit startup Hospice licensed by California state since 2016. We are looking for a per-diem Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our growing team in San Jose, California. It offers a unique opportunity to work with a team that is passionate in providing end-of-life care to the under-served community in the Silicon Valley Area.

High-level Job Description

Under the supervision of the registered nurse, the HHA provides personal care and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene, ADL, and comfort needs of the homebound patient in alignment. The HHA receives functional guidance and supervision from the interdisciplinary team. The HHA will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care.

Pay Rate and Benefits

Pay rate depends on relevant qualification and experience.

Hourly rate: $22-$27

Visit rate: $50-$55

We offer part-time employee benefits including Paid Sick Leave; 401K retirement plan with optional company matching.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Licensure and Certification

Must be a Certified Home Health Aide in the State of California

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) CPR certification

Automobile insurance

Driver License, valid and in the State of California

Compliant with Covid-19 healthcare personnel requirement in all City, County, State and Federal level

Experience and Skills

Minimum one year experience performing duties as an aide in a home care setting or other health care related facility required

Direct patient care experience within the past three years required

Working knowledge of medical terminology and health care practices is required as well as understanding of universal precautions

Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given

Tolerance for body secretions, strong odors, potential exposure to disease, and varied environmental conditions

Able to cope with emotional stress tolerant of different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values

Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care

Bilingual Chinese/English Speaking welcomed but not required

Fair Chance Act Compliance Statement

Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Heart of Hope is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage at

To apply

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