Home Health Aide Jobs in Vista, 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

  • San Marcos, CA (5 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Marcos, CA (5 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 Hourly during training & Pay Per Visit when seeing patients Coverage Area: Must be flexible Shift: Full Tiime On Call:...

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • San Clemente, CA (22 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Clemente, CA (22 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Full Time Caregiver (AM)

  • Encinitas, CA (9 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Encinitas, CA (9 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, dining, etc.)...

Caregiver - Part Time $750 Sign On Bonus

  • Carlsbad, CA (1 mile from Vista, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (1 mile from Vista, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities Qualifications:...

Caregiver - Full Time $1000 Sign On Bonus

  • Carlsbad, CA (1 mile from Vista, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (1 mile from Vista, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities Qualifications:...

Caregiver - Immediate Openings - Weekly Pay

  • Vista, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vista, CA
  • 1 day ago

Receive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401k matching, and $700 ongoing for every caregiver referral (based on eligibility). Whats needed? Must have a minimum of 6 months of paid professional...

Supported Living Caregiver

  • Oceanside, CA (11 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oceanside, CA (11 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Supported Living Caregiver (Oceanside) compensation: $18 an hour employment type: job title: Supported Living Caregiver Join our team and become a caregiver at our rapidly growing supported living...

Caregivers Needed: All shifts, 6 months Exp. Required

  • Del Mar, CA (13 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (13 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 2 days ago

You will be responsible for - Companionship - Errands - Transfers - Meal preparation - Following nursing instructions When you join our team you will also get - 401k with company match - Customized...

Caregivers Needed: Weekday shifts, Overnights, and Weekends

  • Del Mar, CA (13 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (13 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 2 days ago

MUST HAVE 6 MONTHS EXPERIENCE You will be responsible for - Companionship - Errands - Transfers - Meal preparation - Following nursing instructions When you join our team you will also get - 401k with...

Caregiver Needed: Care Lead Full Time, San Diego County

  • Del Mar, CA (13 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Del Mar, CA (13 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Home Health Aide/C.N.A/ or Registered Home Care Aide preferred. If not a HHA, someone willing to attend school to attain the certification is preferred....

PACE Personal Care Aide (Vista)

  • Vista, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Vista, CA
  • 2 days ago

Services include participant care activities such as showering, toileting, serving, feeding and other Activities of Daily Living....

Caregiver Needed

  • Cardiff by the Sea, CA (10 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cardiff by the Sea, CA (10 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Client in Cardiff by the Sea would like 3, 4 hour shifts after 8am and before 4pm, care will be mainly companionship and assistance with ADLs, days can be Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday,...

Personal Care Aide

  • Poway, CA (17 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Poway, CA (17 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 6 days 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...

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Santee, CA (24 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santee, CA (24 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 6 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....

Senior Companion / Non-Medical Caregiver

  • La Jolla, CA (20 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (20 miles from Vista, CA)
  • 6 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....

Demographic Data for Vista, CA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Vista, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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