Home Health Aide Jobs in Santa Monica, 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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Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 Hourly during orientation & Pay Per Visit when seeing patients - $93k-$116k/year DOE Coverage Area: Los Angeles/Los...

Registered Nurse, Home Health $15,000 Bonus

  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 Hourly during orientation & Pay Per Visit when seeing patients Coverage Area: Hollywood/Beverly Hills Shift: Full Time On...

Caregiver at Residential Program - Part-Time

  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Caregiver Part-Time

  • Lomita, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lomita, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Explore Numerous Nearby Locations for Your Convenience! Schedule an Interview First - Apply Afterwards DISCOVER CAREERS, WELL LIVED. Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person...

Caregiver Full Time

  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Explore Numerous Nearby Locations for Your Convenience! Schedule an Interview First - Apply Afterwards DISCOVER CAREERS, WELL LIVED. Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person...

Caregiver for Adult Day Program - Full-Time

  • Signal Hill, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Signal Hill, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Caregiver for Residential Program - Relief

  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Caregiver for Residential Program - Part-Time

  • South Gate, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South Gate, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Caregiver for Residential Program - Full-Time

  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ 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 (all shifts)

  • Inglewood, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Inglewood, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Staff must have the physical ability to be active, stand frequently during activities of daily living....

Male or Female Caregivers: Interviews For Los Angeles Positions

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

SHIFTS: Monday - Sunday Full-time, Part-time, Overnight DUTIES WILL INCLUDE (but are not limited to): *Companionship *Meal Preparation *Medication Reminders *Light Housekeeping *Driving Patient (errands...

Male or Female Caregivers: Interviews For San Fernando Valley

  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

SHIFTS: Monday - Sunday Full-time, Part-time, Overnight DUTIES WILL INCLUDE (but are not limited to): *Companionship *Meal Preparation *Medication Reminders *Light Housekeeping *Driving Patient (errands...

Caregiver for 80 year old persian female live in position BH area

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

We are looking for a live-in caregiver for our 80 years old mother. She is mobile, healthy and very happy. We need someone who speaks Persian and English and is willing to be her live in roommate....

Caregiver

  • Los Nietos, CA (24 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Nietos, CA (24 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, grooming, and meal preparation. Implement care plans tailored to individual client's needs....

Caregiver

  • Glendale, CA (15 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Glendale, CA (15 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Caregiver: Provide companionship and personal care to patient such as bathing, dressing, grooming and ambulation. Prep and serve food. Monitor medications....

Demographic Data for Santa Monica, CA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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