Home Health Aide Jobs in Essex, MD

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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Personal Care Aide

Aamira Home Care
Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Essex, MD)
6 hours ago

Aamira Home Care
Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Essex, MD)
6 hours ago

Job Description: Provide compassionate and personalized care to individuals in need of extra assistance with daily activities and necessities Assist with companionship, bathing, toileting, ambulation...

Home Care Aide/Caregiver

Millersville, MD (15 miles from Essex, MD)
8 hours ago

Millersville, MD (15 miles from Essex, MD)
8 hours ago

Assist with meal planning, purchase of food and meal preparation. Assist with clients laundry and bed linens....

Resident Caregiver - Memory Care - Part-time - Days

Towson, MD (12 miles from Essex, MD)
8 hours ago

Towson, MD (12 miles from Essex, MD)
8 hours ago

care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, activities, orientation, and information needs....

Caregiver PRN

Columbia, MD (24 miles from Essex, MD)
19 hours ago

Columbia, MD (24 miles from Essex, MD)
19 hours ago

The position provides assistance to residents in the Assisted Living and/or Memory Care Program(s) with their activities of daily living, implementation of resident plans of care, documentation of nursing...

Direct Support Professional (evening/morning) F

Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
23 hours ago

Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Essex, MD)
23 hours ago

Assists with and teaches skills in laundry, meal preparation, and other household chores....

Resident Caregiver - Memory Care - Part-time - Days

Pikesville, MD (16 miles from Essex, MD)
1 day ago

Pikesville, MD (16 miles from Essex, MD)
1 day ago

care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, activities, orientation, and information needs....

Direct Support Professional - Meadow Heights (Thurs, Fri, Sat: 8am-8pm)

Randallstown, MD (20 miles from Essex, MD)
1 day ago

Randallstown, MD (20 miles from Essex, MD)
1 day ago