Home Health Aide Jobs in Claymont, DE

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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Wesley Enhanced Living

Personal Care Aide / Med Tech

Job Summary: This position is responsible for day-to-day care of residents which include activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), light housekeeping, and assisting...

Caregiver - $500 New Hire Bonus

  • Phoenixville, PA (23 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 25 days ago
  • Phoenixville, PA (23 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 25 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....

Weekend Caregiver

  • Phoenixville, PA (23 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 29 days ago
  • Phoenixville, PA (23 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 29 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....

Caregiver - Part Time

  • Media, PA (8 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 days ago
  • Media, PA (8 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 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....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Havertown, PA (14 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 days ago
  • Havertown, PA (14 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 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....

Caregiver - No Experience Required

  • Newtown Square, PA (13 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 29 days ago
  • Newtown Square, PA (13 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 29 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....

Direct Support Professional

  • Pine Valley, NJ (23 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pine Valley, NJ (23 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 1 day ago

REM 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 right...

Live-In Home Health Aides (Pennsauken, NJ)

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 3 hours ago

_** **Job Responsibilities for Live-In / HHA:** + Activities of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers / use of mechanical...

CHHA, Certified Home Health Aide

  • Glassboro, NJ (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Glassboro, NJ (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago

As a BAYADA HHA, youll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with: + Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc. + Household...

Home Health Aide- Training, CHHA

  • Franklinville, NJ (24 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Franklinville, NJ (24 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago

As a BAYADA HHA, youll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with: + Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc. + Household...

Home Caregiver

  • Elmer, NJ (21 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Elmer, NJ (21 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago

+ Provide medication reminders and help with medication schedule management + Non-medical support and personal care assistance - such as bathing, dressing, and grooming + Provide transportation to...

Live In CHHA: Certified Home Health Aide

  • Penns Grove, NJ (6 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Penns Grove, NJ (6 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago

Penns Grove, NJ, USA | 235-250 per day Daily rate based on experience up to $250/day | Live In LIVE IN CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide) New Rates!...

Caregiver - Weekend & Overnight Shifts

  • Woodstown, NJ (12 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Woodstown, NJ (12 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago

Our valued CHHA's provide our clients with the essential assistance they need to carry out their activities of daily living (ADL's) on a one-on-one basis....

Caregiver - All Shifts, Choose Your Schedule

  • Mannington, NJ (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Mannington, NJ (18 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago

Our valued CHHA's provide our clients with the essential assistance they need to carry out their activities of daily living (ADL's) on a one-on-one basis....

Caregiver

  • Sewell, NJ (17 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sewell, NJ (17 miles from Claymont, DE)
  • 4 hours ago

Take Vital signs Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations) Read, write, speak and understand the English language....

Demographic Data for Claymont, DE

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Claymont, DE

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Highest Education Level

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


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