Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) – Hospice

Location: Murrieta, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Setting: On-site (in-home/community-based hospice care)
Compensation: $22–$26/hour (depending on experience)
Travel Required: Yes – must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle

About the Organization

This organization is one of the leading home health and hospice providers in the western United States. Their mission is to provide care with compassion, respect, and excellence. They support patients and their families through every step of the care journey, prioritizing comfort, dignity, and quality of life. By joining their hospice care team, you become part of a patient-centered culture that values growth, collaboration, and community impact.

Position Summary

The Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) plays a key role in supporting hospice patients by delivering high-quality personal care and ensuring comfort in the home setting. Working under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist, the CHHA helps patients maintain their dignity and independence while receiving end-of-life care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding

• Support daily activities to maintain patient safety, mobility, and hygiene

• Report changes in patient condition to supervising nurse or clinical team

• Promote safe use of mobility aids and household equipment

• Accurately document care delivered in accordance with hospice protocols

• Assist patients and families in maintaining a comfortable environment

• Travel between patient homes as scheduled for continuity of care

What You’ll Need

• Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) license (California)

• Meets state and federal training requirements

• Current CPR certification

• Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and reliable transportation

• Ability to read and follow written care instructions

• Strong sense of empathy for patients facing terminal illness

• Ability to work independently and as part of a care team

• Physical capability to lift, position, and support patients as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of home health or hospice experience

• Familiarity with care needs of terminally ill patients

• Experience supporting elderly or palliative care populations

Benefits & Perks (Full-Time Employees)

Health & Wellness

• Medical plans through Aetna and Kaiser (HMO, PPO, and HSA options)

• Dental and Vision coverage via national providers

• Mental health support via TalkSpace, MindCheck, and AbleTo

• Preventative care and wellness programs

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic enrollment after 60 days

• Pre-tax and Roth options available

• FSA & HSA for healthcare and dependent care

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance

• Worksite Benefits for accident, illness, or hospital indemnity

• Legal Assistance (LegalEASE)

• Pet Insurance via United Pet Care

Employer-Paid Benefits

• Basic Life & AD&D ($50,000 coverage)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Benevolent Fund (up to $1,000 for qualifying emergencies)

• Medicare navigation assistance via 123Easy Medicare

• Health Advocate support for insurance claims and provider searches

Eligibility & Start Date

• Benefits available to employees working 30+ hours/week

• Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment

Workplace Culture

This organization fosters a workplace built on respect, teamwork, service, and safety. The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing excellent care to patients and their families during a meaningful phase of life.

Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are central to this organization’s culture. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcomed and supported. Accommodations for the application or hiring process are available upon request.