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Home Health Aide, Part Time, Senior Care

Sutter Health logoSutter Health$29.00–$40.59/hrSacramentoPart timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night
  • BLS
  • Driver's license

How this pay compares

This posting states $29–$40.59 an hour. Open home health aide jobs in California post a median of $21 an hour, the middle half $19.50–$23.28, across 101 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Home health aides employed in California earn a median of $16.50 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Union record

By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Sutter Health here: National Union of Healthcare Workers at Sacramento, CA (58 workers, contract up for renewal 8 Jan 2026). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.

Medicare rating of Sutter Care at Home

Medicare gives Sutter Care at Home 3 of 5 stars for quality of patient care (Sep 2026; California's agencies average 3.2). 88% of its patients said the team communicated well (the middle US agency: 87%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other agencies · California agencies by rating.

What California requires of a home health aide

Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) certificate from the California Department of Public Health, from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Healthcare Professional Certification and Training Section.

  • Training: at least 120 hours, 20 of them supervised clinical practice.
  • Be at least 16, pass a criminal record clearance and complete a CDPH-approved 120-hour HHA training program with an exam (22 CCR 74747 requires at least 20 hours of clinical experience); a current California CNA may instead complete a CDPH-approved 40-hour HHA program with an exam.

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Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research

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  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.64x · Clicks 27
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 75.8% · Stating an hourly rate 73.5%

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About the job

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SSC-Sutter Senior Care

Position Overview

Performs routine patient care, support and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort needs of the homebound patient, in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or teaching duties.

Job Description

EDUCATION

  • HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) provided prior to start date

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

  • HHA-Home Health Aide provided prior to start date
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

  • Department: SCAH - DL-Valid Drivers License
  • Department: SCAH - Auto Insurance
  • Department: Coming Home Hospice – HHA-Home Health Aide
  • OR CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant as needed for the department

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare practices and universal precautions.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline
  • General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Short Hour

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every Weekend

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

16

Employee Status

Short Hour

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $29.00 to $40.59 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

From Sutter Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system with more than 20 (source: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview) hospitals, 600+ (source: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview) care locations and 57,000+ (source: Sutter Health, Divisions at Sutter Health) employees serving Northern California and the Central Coast. Sources: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview; Sutter Health, Divisions at Sutter Health

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