Home Health Aide Jobs in Maryland

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

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...

Hospice Aide

  • Westminster, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westminster, MD
  • 30+ days ago

Previous experience as a CNA/Home Health Aide, preferably in a Medicare Certified Program, preferred....

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II (School Health Nurse) - #25-004216-0018

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 6 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 6 hours ago

GRADE 19 LOCATION OF POSITION Charles County Department of Health Nursing Community Health Services 4545 Crain Highway White Plains, MD 20695 Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position...

Home Health Aide - CNA - PRN

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 15 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 15 hours ago

Performs personal care activities (bathing, dressing, oral hygiene etc.). Performs other related activities (light meal preparation, personal laundry etc.)....

Direct Support Professional: Saturday 7am-11pm [16 hours]

  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago

Location: Columbia Schedule: Saturday 7:00am-11:00pm Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized, professional, and compassionate support to people with...

Location: Columbia Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 3:00pm-11:00pm Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized, professional, and compassionate support to people with...

Location: Columbia Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 7am-10pm Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized, professional, and compassionate support to people with...

Location: Columbia Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-11:00pm Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized, professional, and compassionate support to people with...

Location: Columbia Schedule: Every other Saturday and Sunday 9am-9pm Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized, professional, and compassionate support to people...

Direct Support Professional: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 1 day ago

Location: Ellicott City Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized, professional, and compassionate support to people with...

Direct Support Professional: Saturday and Sunday 9am-11pm [28 hours bi-weekly]

  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 1 day ago

Location: Columbia Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-11:00pm Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized, professional, and compassionate support to people with...

Location: Columbia Schedule: Saturday 11pm-7am and Sunday 11pm-9am Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized, professional, and compassionate support to people...

Location: Columbia Schedule: Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm and Sunday 3:30pm-9:30pm Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized, professional, and compassionate support to...

Direct Support Professional: Saturday and Sunday 9am-9pm [24 hours]

  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago

Location: Columbia Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 9am-9pm Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized, professional, and compassionate support to people with...

Location: Laurel Schedule: Friday-Sunday 11:00pm-8:00am Position Summary: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide individualized, professional, and compassionate support to people with...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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