Home Health Aide Jobs in Forestville, 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 (20 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Petaluma, CA (20 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 22 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

  • Sebastopol, CA (6 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sebastopol, CA (6 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 1 hour 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...

Immediate Openings - Caregiver

  • Valley Ford, CA (12 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Valley Ford, CA (12 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 2 hours 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

  • Rohnert Park, CA (15 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Rohnert Park, CA (15 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 2 hours 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...

Weekend Caregiver

  • Santa Rosa, CA (7 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA (7 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: Retirement Plan Paid time off Training & development Job description Homewatch CareGivers is hiring Caregivers in multiple locations. As a Caregiver, your job is to help people feel good...

In Home Caregiver

  • Santa Rosa, CA (7 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA (7 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: Retirement Plan Flexible schedule Training & development Job description Homewatch CareGivers is hiring Caregivers in multiple locations. As a Caregiver, your job is to help people feel...

Caregiver

  • Santa Rosa, CA (14 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA (14 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Personal care activities include assisting 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,...

Caregiver / Personal Assistant

  • Windsor, CA (5 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Windsor, CA (5 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 2 days ago

care activities: Personal care activities include assisting the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a...

Weekend In Home Caregiver

  • Santa Rosa, CA (14 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA (14 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 2 days ago

care activities 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,...

Hospice Aide

  • Santa Rosa, CA (7 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA (7 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Outer Bay Position Overview: Provides personal care and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene, activities of daily living...

Home Care Aides / Personal Care Assistants

  • Santa Rosa, CA (7 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA (7 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for male caregivers - 8 hr shifts in Windsor with male client on Saturdays and Sundays. Must have valid drivers license as care includes outings. $21/hr * Our Agency currently also...

CAREGIVER : PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT : Part time or Full time

  • Petaluma, CA (20 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Petaluma, CA (20 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 6 days ago

CAREGIVER : PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT : Part/Full time *We are looking for energetic, creative and adaptable people to work with this 32 year old young woman, in a respectful, creative, home program....

Home Health Aide - Hospice

  • Petaluma, CA (20 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Petaluma, CA (20 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 7 days 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....

Caregiver

  • Healdsburg, CA (9 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Healdsburg, CA (9 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 8 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 Part Time All Shifts!

  • Santa Rosa, CA (7 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA (7 miles from Forestville, CA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Forestville, CA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Forestville, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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