Home Health Aide Jobs in American Canyon, 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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Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Vacaville, CA (19 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Vacaville, CA (19 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Coverage Area: Solano/Napa counties Shift: M-F 8a-5p On Call: 2 weekend dates a month plus 1 weekday #AC-RN Reimagine Your Career in Home Health...

Behavioral Caregiver- Vallejo ($20-$25/hour) - Weekly Pay

  • Vallejo, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Vallejo, CA
  • 1 hour ago

care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, preparation and feeding of meals, dressing and undressing, ambulation and other activities as needed Implement and collect data of the behaviors and...

Urgently Hiring Caregivers!

  • Sonoma, CA (12 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Sonoma, CA (12 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

care: dressing, grooming and assisting with meals Light housekeeping: basic cleaning, laundry, and organizing Transportation: Driving clients to appointments, running errands, and grocery shopping...

Immediate Openings - Caregiver

  • Kenwood, CA (22 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kenwood, CA (22 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 1 day ago

care needs Help keep Clients' environment clean and organized Remind Client to take self-administered medications Successful applicants will meet the following requirements: You must have a minimum...

Caregiver - Part Time AM Shift - Assisted Living

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Caregiver

  • Berkeley, CA (23 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (23 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities include: Personal care assistance Meal preparation Light housekeeping Medication reminders Companionship Making a positive difference in the lives of our seniors Our Investment in You...

Experienced Caregiver

  • Pittsburg, CA (21 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsburg, CA (21 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities include: Personal care assistance Meal preparation Light housekeeping Medication reminders Companionship Making a positive difference in the lives of our seniors Our Investment in You...

Caregiver / Homecare aide - Pittsburg, CA

  • Pittsburg, CA (21 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsburg, CA (21 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Nice to Have - A state Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification required. Access to reliable transportation....

Home Care Aide

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, shaving, skin,...

Caregiver

  • Orinda, CA (23 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orinda, CA (23 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, shaving, skin,...

Home Health Aide

  • Oakland, CA (24 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (24 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, shaving, skin, and hair) Ambulation/Transfers...

Caregiver Night Shift Contra Costa West

  • Orinda, CA (23 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orinda, CA (23 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Caregiver Positions Our franchisees hire Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Home Health Aides (HHA), Home Companions, and Personal Care Aides to provide non-medical home care services for their clients...

In Home Caregiver

  • Oakland, CA (24 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (24 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, shaving, skin, and hair) Ambulation...

Skilled Home Care Aide

  • Berkeley, CA (23 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (23 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

What youll be doing: Assist with the activities of daily living to help clients stay independent and in their own homes Provide assistance with personal care Assist with mobility, transfers and range...

Physical Therapist - PT / Physical Therapist Home Health - HHA

  • Novato, CA (18 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Novato, CA (18 miles from American Canyon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

As a home health physical therapist, you'll provide PT services to help patients regain their health and mobility. Working at patients' homes, you'll assess their mobility, strength and function,...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in American Canyon, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in American Canyon, 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 American Canyon, CA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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