Home Health Aide Jobs in Boxborough, 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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Dodge Park Rest Home

CAREGivers Needed! Evening and Night Shifts!

Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aide (H.H.A.) training program preferred but not required . Activities experience preferred by not required....

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Methuen, MA (23 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Methuen, MA (23 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Salary: $99000 - $115000 / year This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation. Coverage Area: Salem / Pelham /...

Caregiver Needed for Infant, Tuesdays to Thursdays, 12 PM to 5 PM

  • Somerville, MA (22 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Somerville, MA (22 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 17 hours ago

We seek a babysitter to support my wife while I am in the office with our 3 month old baby. Support is needed for the following days from 12PM - 5PM: - July 1 - July 2 - July 3 - July 8 - July 9 -...

Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

  • Lowell, MA (15 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lowell, MA (15 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

Nashua, NH, US Full-time +1 We are Now Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time and PRN.Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides....

Caregiver - Seniors Helping Seniors(R)

  • Northborough, MA (12 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Northborough, MA (12 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities: Companionship, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation Medication reminders, running errands, transportation to appointments Assisting with activities of daily living...

HHA-Home Health Aide FT/PT 3pm -11pm

  • Chelmsford, MA (10 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (10 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

FT/PT 3p-11p evening Opportunities $18.75-20/HR CNA/HHA Duties & Responsibilities: Assisting residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Documenting...

Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)- Department 331

  • Wakefield, MA (22 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wakefield, MA (22 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

of daily living....

200-12 Direct Support Professional

  • Leominster, MA (13 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Leominster, MA (13 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etcso that they may always look and feel their best....

409-11 Direct Support Professional

  • Worcester, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Worcester, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etcso that they may always look and feel their best....

Direct Support Professional 6003-12

  • Gardner, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gardner, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etcso that they may always look and feel their best....

202-04 Direct Support Professional

  • Fitchburg, MA (16 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (16 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etcso that they may always look and feel their best....

116-10 Direct Support Professional

  • Medway, MA (23 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Medway, MA (23 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etcso that they may always look and feel their best....

6001-08 Direct Support Professional

  • Gardner, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gardner, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etcso that they may always look and feel their best....

402-01 Direct Support Professional

  • Worcester, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Worcester, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etcso that they may always look and feel their best....

Direct Support Professional L6014-08

  • Shrewsbury, MA (17 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA (17 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etcso that they may always look and feel their best....

Demographic Data for Boxborough, MA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Boxborough, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Boxborough, 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
18.0%
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 Boxborough, MA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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