Home Health Aide Jobs in San Mateo, 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 (No Experience Required)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Senior Companion / Non-Medical Caregiver

  • Cupertino, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Cupertino, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - Weekly Pay

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

In Home Caregiver

  • Los Altos, CA (17 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (17 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver Part-Time

  • San Leandro, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 9 days 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...

Direct Support Professional

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 45+ days ago

and toileting Assist individuals we serve to redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Must be minimum of 18 years of age Six months of experience in human...

Caregiver Full-Time

  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

and toileting Assist individuals we serve to redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Must be minimum of 18 years of age Six months of experience in human...

Caregiver

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 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...

Immediate Openings - Caregiver

  • Daly City, CA (10 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Daly City, CA (10 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 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 wanted for after-school care for one elementary child.

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

We seek a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child. The schedule is every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, starting on October 1, 2025. The babysitter supervises...

Bilingual (Spanish and English) Caregiver

  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Provide assistance with personal care. Assist with mobility, transfers, and range of motion exercises. Handle meal planning, preparation, and feeding. Properly manage household needs....

Caregiver (PT Saturday and Sunday AM Shift)

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

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

Caregiver/DSP needed for Adult Residential Facility in Brentwood

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

(Contra Costa County) Duties include but are not limited to: -prepare residents for their day programs in the morning (meal prep for breakfast/lunch, bathing, dressing, medication administration, etc...

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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