Home Health Aide Jobs in Lompoc, 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 Caregiver

  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 15 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...

Day Program Caregiver

  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Transportation and support out in the community: outings/field trips, medical appointments, and shopping Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation and assist with medication administration...

Compassionate Caregiver & Home Helper Hero

  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Be the ultimate sidekick by assisting clients with personal care tasks like grooming and dressing, all while sprinkling in some laughter and companionship....

In Home Caregiver-Santa Maria

  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Your role also includes helping with meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping tasks to ensure our clients' environments are safe and comfortable....

Caregiver wanted

  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Caregiver wanted Santa Maria Ca. Will need to be or become IHSS certified. Recipient has MS, needs care during the day, duties will be discussed. Thank you!

Caregiver Needed for Four Children, Flexible Schedule, Must Have Car

  • Solvang, CA (14 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Solvang, CA (14 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 10 days ago

We need a babysitter for four children aged elementary to middle school. The job starts on July 5, 2025, with flexible start times from 10:00 to 20:00. Responsibilities include supervising and...

Residential Caregiver (Graveyard)

  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Assist with day to day ADL needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming. Facilitate group activities, daily routines, mobility & transfers. Administer medication according to prescribed schedules....

PCA (Personal Care Assistant)

  • Lompoc, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Lompoc, CA
  • 18 days ago

Salary: $18 - $20 / per hour Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs...

Companion Caregiver

  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Salary : $18 - $20 / per hour Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs...

Direct Support Professional, Independent Living Programs

  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 19 days ago

If you have a caring heart and a dedication to helping others, PathPoint may be the place for you. We are currently accepting applications for full-time Direct Support Professionals to join our...

Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Nurse

  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

NurseCore Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Nurse Home Health - Santa Maria, CA - Full Time RN's Needed for Home Care $500 Sign-On Bonus / Daily Pay / Part Time / Flexible Schedules...

Immediate Openings - Caregiver

  • Solvang, CA (14 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Solvang, CA (14 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Home Care Aide

  • Lompoc, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lompoc, CA
  • 30+ 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

  • Los Olivos, CA (18 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Olivos, CA (18 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA (23 miles from Lompoc, 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 Lompoc, CA

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Highest Education Level

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


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