What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)/ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at Altitude Hospice?
Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location: Contra Costa County (Walnut Creek, Concord, San Rafael area)
Department: Clinical Team
Job Type: Full Time
About Altitude Hospice
At Altitude Hospice, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families during life's most meaningful moments. We believe in a team-first approach rooted in empathy, professionalism, and dignity.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dually licensed Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our hospice care team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring patients receive personal, supportive care in the comfort of their home or care facility.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver individualized personal care such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
Assist patients with daily living activities and comfort measures
Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the care team
Provide basic healthcare support such as medication reminders and non-sterile bandage changes
Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and families
Educate family members on how to safely support their loved ones
Qualifications
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Required
Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) – Required
Previous experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health – Preferred
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
What We Offer
Flexible scheduling
Supportive, mission-driven team culture
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives
Join the Altitude Hospice team and make a difference—one patient, one family, one compassionate act at a time.