Home Health Aide Jobs in Frederick, 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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Entry Level Caregiver-PT

  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Responsibilities Provide warm and engaging personal care services, assistance, support and companionship. Engage and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)....

Experienced Caregiver Needed IN Sykesville

  • Sykesville, MD (20 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sykesville, MD (20 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

PRN Caregiver (Multiple Shifts)

  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago

you'll be doing: Providing compassionate care and assistance to residents living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or another memory impairment Assisting residents in activities of daily living (bathing...

Permanent Clinical Support Services Home Health Aide

  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 3 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent Clinical Support Services Home Health Aide job in Frederick, Maryland paying $19.00 to $28.00 hourly....

Caregiver - FT Daytime Shift

  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 4 days ago

What Youll Do Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing Supporting residents with medication Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community Toileting...

Entry Level Caregiver Part Time

  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Provide warm and engaging personal care services, assistance, support and companionship. Engage and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)....

Caregiver

  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 6 days ago

What Youll Do Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing Supporting residents with medication Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community Toileting...

Caregiver-PT&FT Day and Evening Shifts Available

  • Frederick, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 6 days ago

What Youll Do Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing Supporting residents with medication Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community Toileting...

Home Health Aide - Hospice - FT - Day

  • Frederick, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary The Home Health Aide is a Certified Nursing Assistant and is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary team working under the supervision of a registered nurse and performing various...

Resident Assistant AL 2

  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities Use your compassion to provide warm, engaging personal care services, support and companionship. Engage and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)....

Caregiver

  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Requirements are companionship and provide Activities of Daily Living....

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Frederick, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 12 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Employee Type : Full-time Base Pay: $18.00/Hr. non-negotiable, Mileage Reimbursement and $20 Per Pay Auto Allowance Do you have a desire to help others and enjoy...

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Travel Compact State Job ID 1130570 Posted 5 days ago REGISTERED NURSE - HOME HEALTH Registered Nurse - Home Health JOB DETAILS REGISTERED NURSE I Total number of positions needed: 1 All of the...

Registered Nurse - Home Health Visits

  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 15 days ago

BAYADA Home Health** **is looking for compassionate and dedicated** **Registered Nurses (RN)** **to join our team in our** **Baltimore West Visits office** **. This office services our** **adult...

Experienced Caregiver Needed in Sykesville

  • Sykesville, MD (20 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Sykesville, MD (20 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 19 days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Frederick, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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