Home Health Aide Jobs in Delaware

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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Caregiver

  • Sevita
  • Frankford, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Frankford, DE
  • 1 day ago

Mentor 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...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Merakey
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 1 day ago

Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred....

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Home Health Aide

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Middletown, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Middletown, DE
  • 2 days ago

care (bathing, dressing, meal preparation) Provide routine house cleaning As part of the client's Health Care Team, a Home Health Aide must observe and report any changes in client's condition Promote...

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Home Care Aide

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Harrington, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrington, DE
  • 2 days ago

care (bathing, dressing, meal preparation) Provide routine house cleaning As part of the client's Health Care Team, a Home Health Aide must observe and report any changes in client's condition Promote...

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Caregiver

  • Laurel, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Laurel, DE
  • 2 days ago

Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreional activities, transportion, community integrion, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living....

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HHA- Full-time

  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Middletown, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Middletown, DE
  • 2 days ago

Salary: $15 - $18 / per hour Shifts Available: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8:00am to 6:00pm Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide personal care services...

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Home Health Aide

  • Bayada Home Health
  • New Castle, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 2 days ago

As a BAYADA HHA/CNA, you'll 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....

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Direct Support Professional - (Wed, Thurs, Sat: 7 am - 7 pm)

  • Chimes
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 3 days ago

care including: dressing, toileting, hygiene, feeding, bathing and other daily living skills Follow individualized care plans and document progress Administer medications in accordance with policy...

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Caregiver

  • Always Best Care
  • Georgetown, DE
  • 4 days ago
  • Georgetown, DE
  • 4 days ago

The following duties may be assigned in the plan of care: Daily routine care (feeding, grooming and bathing) Light shopping Light housekeeping Conversing with the client to provide assurance Meal preparation...

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Wellness Home Services Caregiver

  • Acts Retirement-Life Communities
  • Hockessin, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Hockessin, DE
  • 7 days ago

Requirements The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Completion of an approved Home Health Aide (HHA) training program, or equivalent verifiable training...

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RN / Registered Nurse - Home Health - Case Manager

  • Beebe Healthcare
  • Millsboro, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Millsboro, DE
  • 7 days ago

Why Beebe? Why Beebe?Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team...

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Direct Care Worker

  • Elite Home Health Care
  • Newark, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 7 days ago

Position Description A direct care worker provides a number of services depending on the needs of the individual; these might include running errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, bathing,...

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Delaware Caregivers Internship

  • Elite Home Health Care
  • Newark, DE
  • 7 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 7 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: NEWARK, DE 19702Program Overview Our Homecare Agency Internship Program gives students hands-on exposure to client care coordination, public homecare initiatives, and...

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Bilingual Home Care Aide

  • Help at Home
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 8 days ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community! Start your career with the nation's leading provider of in-home support to seniors and become a hero for someone in your community. Why should you...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Above Expectations
  • Harrington, DE
  • 8 days ago
  • Harrington, DE
  • 8 days ago

at Above Expectations in Harrington, Delaware, United States Job Description Direct Support Professional (DSP) Sussex and Kent counties, day and overnight shifts available. Full-time, part-time,...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Delaware

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Delaware offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.6%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Delaware
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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