Home Health Aide Jobs in Orono, ME

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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Home Health Aide (HHA)

Stetson, ME (21 miles from Orono, ME)
1 day ago

Stetson, ME (21 miles from Orono, ME)
1 day ago

Duties Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility....

RN / Registered Nurse Home Health in BANGOR, ME

Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
4 days ago

Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
4 days ago

Estimated payment breakdown $0 per week in taxable pay and non-taxable stipends Specialty: RN Start Date: 6/30/2025 Duration: 13 40 hours per week Shift: 8 Hrs Employment Type: Traveler Ardor...

Caregiver

Winterport, ME (21 miles from Orono, ME)
9 days ago

Winterport, ME (21 miles from Orono, ME)
9 days ago

Here in the great state of Maine, QUALITY caregivers are needed in Hancock, Ellsworth, Blue Hill Peninsula, Stonington, Deer Isle, Bucksport, Searsport, Camden, Rockland, Warren and Belfast. Our...

Direct Support Professional

Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
12 days ago

Bangor, ME (7 miles from Orono, ME)
12 days ago

at Living Innovations Support Services, Inc. in Bangor, Maine, United States Job Description $500 sign on bonus! If you are looking for a job with a purpose that allows you to maintain an ideal...

Direct Support Professional / DSP / PRN

Brewer, ME (8 miles from Orono, ME)
21 days ago

Brewer, ME (8 miles from Orono, ME)
21 days ago

An individual without the required training may be hired and reimbursed for delivering personal care services as long as the individual enrolls in a certified training program within sixty (60) days...

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

Kenduskeag, ME (12 miles from Orono, ME)
23 days ago

Kenduskeag, ME (12 miles from Orono, ME)
23 days ago