Home Health Aide Jobs in Bristol, CT

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

  • Rocky Hill, CT (14 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rocky Hill, CT (14 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

Physical Therapist - PT / Physical Therapist Home Health - HHA

  • Wethersfield, CT (14 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wethersfield, CT (14 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 20 hours ago

As a home health physical therapist, you'll provide PT services to help patients regain their health and mobility. Working at patients' homes, you'll assess their mobility, strength and function,...

Attention: Caregivers Needed for New Haven and Hamden Area

  • Hamden, CT (21 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hamden, CT (21 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago

We provide a wide range of services such as: Activities of Daily Living (incontinence care, transferring, dressing, and bathing, etc.)...

Weekend Caregiver

  • East Windsor, CT (23 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Windsor, CT (23 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Stand-by Assist, Mobility, Transfers Meal Preparation Medication Reminders Personal Hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming) Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues Light Housekeeping Occasional...

Caregiver

  • Simsbury, CT (14 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Simsbury, CT (14 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Stand-by Assist, Mobility, Transfers Meal Preparation Medication Reminders Personal Hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming) Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues Light Housekeeping Occasional...

Caregiver Canton

  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Ability to treat and care...

Caregiver Middletown Areas

  • New Britain, CT (8 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Britain, CT (8 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Our Caregivers help with activities of daily living to allow seniors to remain in their homes while assisting them with the challenges of aging with dignity and compassion....

Dual Part-Time Opportunity: Experienced Driver and Caregiver Wanted!

  • West Hartford, CT (10 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT (10 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Dual Part-Time Opportunity: Experienced Driver and Caregiver Wanted! (Hartford) image 1 of 1 compensation: $800 Weekly My family and I are seeking highly skilled and compassionate individuals to...

Direct Support Professional/(Employment Specialist)

  • New Britain, CT (8 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Britain, CT (8 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Life Coaching (developing personal care, money management, safety, life skills, etc.) Community Connecting (trying new hobbies and participating in recreational activities)....

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Wallingford, CT (16 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (16 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 3 days ago

The DSP will provide support with daily activities, including household chores, meal preparation, recreational activities, learning activities, and physical fitness activities....

Experienced Caregiver- Overnights

  • Newington, CT (10 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newington, CT (10 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 6 days ago

of Daily Living (ADLs) in a safe and professional manner Supply personal companionship, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal...

Speech Language Pathologist - SP / Speech Language Pathologist Home Health - HHA

  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 6 days ago

As a home health speech-language pathologist, you'll help patients with swallowing, speaking, understanding and other speech-related tasks they need to function. Working in patients' homes,...

Home Health Aide, Per Diem

  • Rocky Hill, CT (14 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rocky Hill, CT (14 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 7 days ago

At least one year experience in the last 24 months as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health/hospice agency....

Hourly Caregiver (Wethersfield)

  • Wethersfield, CT (14 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wethersfield, CT (14 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 7 days ago

The Homemaker Caregiver position provides personal hygiene and grooming care to clients; Assistance with toileting, ambulation, etc.; Providing meals for clients' nutritional needs; Reporting changes...

Direct Support Professional (Part-Time and Full-Time Available)

  • Portland, CT (19 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Portland, CT (19 miles from Bristol, CT)
  • 7 days ago

The Direct Support Personnel I works directly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Bristol, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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