Home Health Aide Jobs in San Martin, 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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Senior Companion / Non-Medical Caregiver

  • Los Gatos, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 11 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

  • Campbell, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 11 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 - Weekly Pay

  • Campbell, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Campbell, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 30+ 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 (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, 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 (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, 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....

In Home Caregiver

  • Prunedale, CA (22 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Prunedale, CA (22 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Entry Level Caregiver (Weekly Pay)

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

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....

Caregiver

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

You will assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs, as well as help residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and...

Personal Care Aide

  • Castroville, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Castroville, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 8 hours 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...

Looking for experienced caregivers to join our team!

  • Gilroy, CA (5 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gilroy, CA (5 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 1 day ago

care such as bathing, showering, dressing, and incontinence care....

Caregiver Respite Care

  • Los Gatos, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements : Experience and Certification : Two or more years of caregiving experience OR One year or more as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) Background and Eligibility...

Caregivers Part/Full Time/ Flexible Hours Sunnyvale area

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 2 days ago

un **Caregivers** Part/Full Time/ Flexible Hours Sunnyvale area (Santa Clara County) Quality Respite and Home Care, Inc 777 N. 1st Street #300 near Asbury compensation: $17.95 - $19.20 employment...

Caregiver needed for one week assignment!

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 2 days 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....

Companion Caregiver

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 4 days 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...

Caregivers / Home Care Aides needed Immediately in Gilroy

  • Gilroy, CA (5 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gilroy, CA (5 miles from San Martin, CA)
  • 4 days ago

. - Assist with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, medication management, and toileting if needed. - Engage with the client through companionship and emotional support to promote mental...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in San Martin, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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