Home Health Aide Jobs in Acton, CA

A Home Health Aide (HHA) plays a pivotal role in the nursing industry by providing personal care to patients who require assistance with daily tasks within their homes. HHAs often work with the elderly, the chronically ill, and those recovering from injury or surgery who may be unable to care for themselves. They assist with activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication management and sometimes, transportation to medical appointments. They also monitor patients' vital signs, illness symptoms, and physical and emotional well-being, providing a critical link between the patient and the healthcare team.

Key skills that a Home Health Aide should possess include compassion, patience, good communication and interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and a strong sense of responsibility. Additionally, they must be trained in basic emergency response and understanding of safety and sanitation procedures. Certification requirements may differ by location, but most HHAs should have a high school diploma, complete a state approved training program and pass a competency examination. Prior to becoming a Home Health Aide, one might have held positions such as a personal care aide, nursing assistant, or a caregiver, roles that involve direct care provision and allow for the accumulation of relevant experience.

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Direct Support Professional

light household duties Participating in community events and activities Supporting healthy food choices and budget management Helping with hobbies, studies, and social activities Providing hygiene and bathing...

Direct Support Professional - FT

  • Palmdale, CA (7 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palmdale, CA (7 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

Caregiver - Pasadena (Bilingual English/Mandarin preferred)

  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene Assistance with transfers & ambulation Provide medication reminders Prepare and cook meals Knowledge...

Caregiver - Life Skills Coach

  • Eagle Rock, CA (23 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Eagle Rock, CA (23 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Provides 1:1 personal care for participants which may include: assistance with eating, personal hygiene, showering, restroom assistance, and preparing for bedtime....

Caregiver

  • Sherman Oaks, CA (24 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (24 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

a senior widower looking for ounce a week caregiver for 4 hours to give me a massage bath a lite cleaning.$25 per hour. no previous experience require

Certified HHA

  • Mission Hills, CA (20 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Mission Hills, CA (20 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Certified Home Health Aide - plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus!...

Caregiver for Behavioral Group Home

  • San Fernando, CA (18 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Fernando, CA (18 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the...

Caregiver

  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Job Duties: Provide personal care and assistance with ADLs (activities of daily living) to WelbeHealth participants, including but not limited to escorting, toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming...

Direct Support Professional- Group Home Meadow House AZ-004 Shift A, B, C, D and E Females Only

  • Glendale, CA (21 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (21 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Assist with meal preparation, medication administration, hygiene such bathing and brief changing and mobility as needed....

Caregiver

  • Lancaster, CA (18 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lancaster, CA (18 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We're seeking a caring helper to join our household as a personal care assistant....

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - All Shifts

  • Santa Clarita, CA (22 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA (22 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 6 days ago

and encouraging socialization, encouraging a mild exercise program, encouraging medication compliance through timely reminders to take medications, supervising the safety of the patient/client when bathing...

Pop into a New Career Caregiver Hiring Event - PT

  • Glendale, CA (21 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (21 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 7 days ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

Caregiver

  • Glendale, CA (21 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (21 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Caregiver: Provide companionship and personal care to patient such as bathing, dressing, grooming and ambulation. Prep and serve food. Monitor medications....

Caregiver - All Shifts - Hiring Immediately

  • Santa Clarita, CA (22 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA (22 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 8 days ago

This includes eating, bathing, dressing toileting, transferring (walking), and continence....

Caregiver - Homecare

  • Palmdale, CA (7 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Palmdale, CA (7 miles from Acton, CA)
  • 8 days ago

and encouraging socialization, encouraging a mild exercise program, encouraging medication compliance through timely reminders to take medications, supervising the safety of the patient/client when bathing...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Acton, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Acton, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.0%
Associate's Degree
18.0%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Acton, CA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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