Home Health Aide Jobs in Gonzales, 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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Caregiver-Night Shift

  • Salinas, CA (14 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Salinas, CA (14 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Live- In Caregiver

  • Salinas, CA (14 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salinas, CA (14 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Assistance draining bladder, (peeing), BM-bowl movement, wound care, (assist with penis-pumping), bathing, shaving, nail trimming, sun-bathing, dressing, laundry, some house-keeping and meal preparation...

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Prunedale, CA (20 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Prunedale, CA (20 miles from Gonzales, 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: Have basic English speaking...

Hiring now Caregivers (paid training)/ IHSS / WCPS providers

  • Carmel Valley, CA (15 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Carmel Valley, CA (15 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Seeking one full time and one more reliable and kind part-time caregiver/ihss /wcps providers. This is for either mornings or evenings. this is for a currently wheelchair bound client. Experience...

Immediate Openings - Caregiver

  • Monterey, CA (23 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Monterey, CA (23 miles from Gonzales, 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: Have basic English speaking...

Caregiver (No Experience Required)

  • Castroville, CA (24 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Castroville, CA (24 miles from Gonzales, 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: Have basic English speaking...

In Home Caregiver - Weekly Pay - Start Immediately

  • Monterey, CA (23 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Monterey, CA (23 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 19 days ago

In Home Caregiver - Weekly Pay - Start Immediately (Monterey, Carmel) Honor compensation: $18.00-$18.75/hr employment type: We're looking for exceptional in-home caregivers who have a passion for...

Caregiver - Hiring NOC Sunday - Thursday!

  • Monterey, CA (23 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Monterey, CA (23 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 22 days ago

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

Caregiver Manager

  • Monterey, CA (23 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Monterey, CA (23 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 28 days ago

For nearly 20 years, TheKey has helped clients achieve successful long-term aging at home with comprehensive, concierge-based care. Ensuring the dignity, safety, and independence of its clients,...

Caregiver - Monterey (Weekends)

  • Salinas, CA (14 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salinas, CA (14 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care, light housekeeping, feeding and meal preparation Keep order, safety and client enjoyment top of mind at all times...

Skilled Caregiver - Monterey

  • Salinas, CA (14 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salinas, CA (14 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care, light housekeeping, feeding and meal preparation Keep order, safety and client enjoyment top of mind at all times...

Personal Care Aide

  • Salinas, CA (14 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salinas, CA (14 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands Personal Care Aides Qualifications: Able to pass a criminal background check Reliable transportation Reliable, energetic, self-motivated...

Caregiver - Immediate Openings - Weekly Pay

  • Seaside, CA (23 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seaside, CA (23 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Earn a signing bonus in your first month and receive $700 ongoing for every referral. * Whats needed? Have basic English speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Bilingual or multilingual...

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Monterey, CA (23 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Monterey, CA (23 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Chualar, CA (3 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chualar, CA (3 miles from Gonzales, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Gonzales, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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