Home Health Aide Jobs in Agawam, MA

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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RN Admission Nurse Home Health

  • Northampton, MA (18 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • moments ago
  • Northampton, MA (18 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • moments ago

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our...

1:1 Direct Support Professional - ASL Proficiency Required

  • Hartford, CT (19 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT (19 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Harc, I nc. 900 Asylum Ave. Hartford, CT 06105 Direct Support Professional - Day Program Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Direct Support Professional who is fluent in...

Home Health Aide

  • West Springfield, MA (4 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Springfield, MA (4 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 1 day ago

What you will do: As part of the health care team, provide personal care assistance that will maintain the independence of the participant to conduct activities of daily living, including toileting,...

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Bloomfield, CT (15 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (15 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 3 days ago

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our...

Home Care Aide

  • West Hartford, CT (22 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (22 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 3 days ago

You will nurture a home-like setting the community and assist our seniors with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs....

VNA-Home health aide

  • Northampton, MA (18 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Northampton, MA (18 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and is supervised at least every sixty-two (62) days for personal care while providing the care or every fourteen (14) days for direct health...

Experienced Caregiver

  • Windsor, CT (14 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (14 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Care: Assisting with dressing, grooming, hygiene, and meals with respect and patience Home Safety & Housekeeping: Helping maintain a calm, familiar, and organized environment with basic cleaning, laundry...

Caregiver HHA Chinese Speaking

  • Chicopee, MA (6 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicopee, MA (6 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 7 days ago

You might need to do some occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) If applying to work as Home Health aide, a Home Health aide certification and/or valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certification...

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Windsor Locks, CT (10 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Windsor Locks, CT (10 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Tariffville, CT (13 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tariffville, CT (13 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Suffield, CT (5 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Suffield, CT (5 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • West Granby, CT (14 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Granby, CT (14 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Caregiver HHA Chinese Speaking

  • West Springfield, MA (4 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Springfield, MA (4 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 8 days ago

You might need to do some occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) If applying to work as Home Health aide, a Home Health aide certification and/or valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certification...

Community Health Nurse

  • Springfield, MA (3 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (3 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Purpose/Summary Responsible for the application of professional skills and knowledge in the performances of a wide variety of public health nursing duties in connection with communicable...

Home Health Aide

  • Agawam, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Agawam, MA
  • 10 days ago

Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care. Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Agawam, MA

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Agawam, MA 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
18.1%
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 Agawam, MA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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