Home Health Aide Jobs in South Gate, 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 (12 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Culver City, CA (12 miles from South Gate, 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 (12 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Culver City, CA (12 miles from South Gate, 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

  • Santa Ana, CA (23 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (23 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • moments ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • La Palma, CA (10 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • moments ago
  • La Palma, CA (10 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • moments ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Midway City, CA (17 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Midway City, CA (17 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • moments ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Villa Park, CA (23 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Villa Park, CA (23 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • moments ago

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

Caregiver - Pasadena (Bilingual English/Mandarin preferred)

  • Pasadena, CA (14 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA (14 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene Assistance with transfers & ambulation Provide medication reminders Prepare and cook meals Knowledge...

Hiring for School Setting Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Orange, CA (22 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (22 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Care Assistance Support individuals with toileting, diapering and overall hygiene Mobility Assistance Provide help with moving in and out of desk, wheelchairs, and bathrooms Activity Engagement Encourage...

Home Care Aide (serving Simi Valley)

  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

preparation, and medication reminders Assist clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Provide clients medication reminders Support clients with mobility...

Home Care Aide (serving Chatsworth & Porter Ranch)

  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

preparation, and medication reminders Assist clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Provide clients medication reminders Support clients with mobility...

Caregiver

  • Cerritos, CA (8 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cerritos, CA (8 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

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

PT Caregiver (Overnight - Memory Care)

  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

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

Home Care Aide (HCA)

  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

preparation, and medication reminders Assist clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Provide clients medication reminders Support clients with mobility...

PT Caregiver (Evening Shift - Memory Care)

  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

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

Caregiver Part-Time

  • Bellflower, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bellflower, CA (4 miles from South Gate, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in South Gate, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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