Home Health Aide Jobs in Standish, 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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Registered Nurse Home Health - Travel - (HH RN)

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements Registered Nurse - Home Health - Travel - (HH RN) StartDate: 7/27/2025 Available Shifts: 9.5 D Pay Rate: $2291.63 - $2525.47 Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a...

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Saco, ME (17 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saco, ME (17 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for the right Home Health RN to join a team of compassionate and driven health care professionals.

Caregiver for Families

  • East Baldwin, ME (7 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Baldwin, ME (7 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 3 days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Cape Elizabeth, ME (19 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cape Elizabeth, ME (19 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 3 days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • North Yarmouth, ME (16 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Yarmouth, ME (16 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 3 days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver

  • Parsonsfield, ME (18 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Parsonsfield, ME (18 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 3 days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver for (1) 6yo Child, 7/19/25 from 3 PM to 11 PM @ The Colony Hotel

  • Kennebunkport, ME (24 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kennebunkport, ME (24 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 3 days ago

We seek a responsible babysitter for our elementary-aged child while we attend a family wedding in Kennebunkport. The position starts on July 19, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM (approx). Your main...

Responsible caregiver needed for toddler five days a week.

  • Kennebunkport, ME (24 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kennebunkport, ME (24 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on August 1, 2025. The job schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The babysitter will provide a safe and...

Direct Support Professional - Deaf Services

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 6 days ago

Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration....

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Oxford, ME (23 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 11 days ago
  • Oxford, ME (23 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 11 days ago

at Opportunity Enterprises in Oxford, Maine, United States Job Description Opportunity Enterprises has 1 full-time opening for a caring, supportive individual to work with adults with cognitive...

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 12 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 12 days ago

Overview $15,000 Sign on Bonus Territory is Biddeford, Saco, Dayton, Alfred, Waterboro, Buxton, Hollis Full-time days Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to...

Home Health Aide

  • Westbrook, ME (11 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 15 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (11 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 15 days ago

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

Home Health Aide (HHA)

  • Westbrook, ME (11 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 15 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (11 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 15 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Buxton, ME (9 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 16 days ago
  • Buxton, ME (9 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 16 days ago

Replies within 24 hours RESPONSIBILITIES Performs personal care and patient-specific activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, including but not limited to: Help with patients...

Home Care Aide

  • Buxton, ME (9 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 16 days ago
  • Buxton, ME (9 miles from Standish, ME)
  • 16 days ago

Becoming a Caregiver Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Standish, ME

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Highest Education Level

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


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