Home Health Aide Jobs in Milpitas, 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 - Weekly Pay

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver (No Experience Required)

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregivers (multiple openings)

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Duties include: Assist individuals with their personal hygiene needs such as toileting, grooming and dressing Prepare meals and snacks and assist individuals in eating, as needed Assist individuals...

Caregiver needed for one week assignment!

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Responsibilities include personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming) and ostomy bag changing experience. The assignment is from July 18-July 25 from 10am-1pm daily....

Caregiver (Day Program)

  • Hayward, CA (22 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (22 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 1 day ago

." - Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation and assist with medication administration - Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from community participation, household...

Behavioral Caregiver- Bilingual English/Spanish Speaking - $27-$29/hour

  • Fremont, CA (13 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (13 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Arcadia Home Health Aide

  • Palo Alto, CA (18 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (18 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Assist with the personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.). Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry....

Companion Caregiver

  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (6 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities : Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and maintaining personal hygiene to ensure our clients' comfort and well-being...

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Menlo Park, CA (20 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (20 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Portola Valley, CA (22 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portola Valley, CA (22 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Fremont, CA (13 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (13 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Union City, CA (17 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union City, CA (17 miles from Milpitas, CA)
  • 2 days 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...

Demographic Data for Milpitas, CA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Milpitas, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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