Home Health Aide Jobs in Forest Knolls, 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

  • Petaluma, CA (15 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Petaluma, CA (15 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Caregiver

  • Larkspur, CA (10 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Larkspur, CA (10 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Sausalito, CA (14 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Sausalito, CA (14 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver for Families

  • Mill Valley, CA (10 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mill Valley, CA (10 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Lagunitas, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lagunitas, CA
  • 8 hours ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver

  • El Cerrito, CA (22 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • El Cerrito, CA (22 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

preparation, and medication reminders Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering...

Behavioral Health Caregiver - San Rafael ($27 - $28/hr)

  • San Rafael, CA (10 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Rafael, CA (10 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

As well as assisting family members on maintaining the client in his/her home by relieving the family members from basic self-help needs and other activities of daily living including interaction, socialization...

Behavioral Health Caregiver - Mill Valley ($27 - $28/hr)

  • Mill Valley, CA (10 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Mill Valley, CA (10 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 18 hours 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...

Behavioral Health Caregiver - Petaluma ($23 - $27/hr)

  • Petaluma, CA (15 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Petaluma, CA (15 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 18 hours 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...

Home Health Aide - Hospice

  • Petaluma, CA (15 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Petaluma, CA (15 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Upon hire: California Home Health Aide License Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association Preferred Qualifications: 6 months of Home health aide experience....

Now Hiring! Join the Best - Caregiver Positions in Marin County!

  • Belvedere Tiburon, CA (15 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Belvedere Tiburon, CA (15 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 2 days ago

care and any other activities of daily living....

Urgently Hiring Caregivers!

  • Rohnert Park, CA (22 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rohnert Park, CA (22 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 2 days 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...

Caregiver wanted for after-school care for one elementary child.

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We seek a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child. The schedule is every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, starting on October 1, 2025. The babysitter supervises...

In Home Caregiver

  • Sonoma, CA (20 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sonoma, CA (20 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 2 days 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 - Weekly Pay - $200 Signing Bonus

  • Petaluma, CA (15 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Petaluma, CA (15 miles from Forest Knolls, CA)
  • 2 days 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...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Forest Knolls, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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