Home Health Aide Jobs in Connecticut

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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Experienced Caregiver- Live-In

  • Easton, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • Easton, CT
  • 19 days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

Experienced Caregiver

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 19 days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

Full-Time Overnight CAREGiver

  • South Glastonbury, CT
  • 45+ days ago
  • South Glastonbury, CT
  • 45+ days ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining a safe environment Assistance with ambulation and toileting assistance Dementia support Companionship and socialization as needed...

Experienced Caregiver- Weekends

  • Berlin, CT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Berlin, CT
  • 45+ days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

Personal Care Assistant

  • Hartford, CT
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 7 hours ago

Remind client to take medications Help with personal hygiene (i.e. brushing teeth, toileting, bathing) Change bed linens regularly Assist with all daily activities, based on clients limitations and...

Home health aide/assistant

  • New Haven, CT
  • 23 hours ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 23 hours ago

Drive wheelchair bound woman to stores and appointments. Assist her with household chores and errands. Flexible hours. Must have own car. Contact Pat at ...

Chinese Speaking Caregiver

  • Groton, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Groton, CT
  • 1 day ago

Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet. Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients' personal care....

We are seeking a babysitter for our infant starting on April 1, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The babysitter will need to engage with our child, provide...

Caregiver at home for 70 yr old elderly woman

  • Wallingford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Home companion for elderly woman assist 70 yr old elderly woman with cooking, cleaning, bathing and daily needs. References. Extra bedroom for possible live in. Call to discuss pay and situation....

FLOAT Direct Support Professional

  • Norwich, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Norwich, CT
  • 2 days ago

care needs Provides emotional support to Program Participants Monitors Program Participants physical and mental health and reports relevant information to the Service Coordinator or Director/Coordinator...

Home Support Worker Paid Training Program

  • Stratford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Stratford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide personal care and support with activities of daily living: Complete tasks such as skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care Help clients with comfortable...

Senior Caregiver

  • Suffield, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Suffield, CT
  • 3 days ago

Our care concerns are: Light Housekeeping, Meal Preparation, Errands / Shopping. Some light tidying up is involved. We're looking for some help preparing meals....

C.N.A./HHA - Home Care - Weekend Shifts

  • Stamford, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 3 days ago

Home Health Aides Needed for Weekend Shifts!...

C.N.A./HHA - Home Care (Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem)

  • Monroe, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Monroe, CT
  • 3 days ago

Certified Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide If you enjoy seeing different people during the day, then this is for you!...

Direct Support Professional-Day Program

  • Westbrook, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Westbrook, CT
  • 4 days ago

Support services may include: direct supervision, personal care, dispensing medication, behavioral interventions, assistance with finding competitive employment, employment training, etc....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Connecticut

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.1%
Associate's Degree
18.1%
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 Connecticut
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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