Home Health Aide Jobs in Brookline, 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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Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Marlborough, MA (21 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (21 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

Registered Nurse, Home Health $35,000 Bonus

  • Dorchester, MA (2 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Dorchester, MA (2 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 27 days ago

Bonus: $35,000 Salary: $90000 - $115000 / year Coverage Area: Boston, Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, West Roxbury, MA and surrounding areas Shift: Full time #AC-RN Offer Based on Years of...

Psychiatric Home Health Nurse- Evenings

  • Cambridge, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

Observes and supervises Home Health Aide & LPN to evaluate performance and quality of care....

Community Health Nurse, Jamaica Plain BWH 18 hrs

  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems...

503-14 Direct Support Professional

  • South Easton, MA (20 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • South Easton, MA (20 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 10 hours 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....

Caregiver

  • Lowell, MA (24 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lowell, MA (24 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

**Essential Job Requirements:**\ - Availability in: Greater Lowell Area\ - Willingness to work short hour cases\ - Ability to drive or take public transportation to cases\ Cases We Offer:\ - Home Health...

Caregiver / HHA - Adult Care

  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Health Aides:** + Activities of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices + Oral feeding...

CNA / HHA (Home Health Aide) - Part Time / PRN

  • Lexington, MA (10 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (10 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 2 days ago

The CNA / HHA (Home Health Aide) will: Assist with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing/showering, eating, etc....

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

  • Somerville, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (4 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 4 days 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 -...

Life Skills Trainer/Caregiver

  • Braintree, MA (10 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Braintree, MA (10 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Life Skills Trainer/Caregiver Wou ld you like to make a difference every day in someones life? In this role you will carry out rewarding work and play a crucial role in the success of our...

Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)

  • Lowell, MA (24 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (24 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 4 days 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....

Memory Care Caregiver

  • North Quincy, MA (6 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • North Quincy, MA (6 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities What you will do as a Caregiver Enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with mobility needs and daily living activities, including housekeeping, bathing, grooming, and routine...

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

  • Chelmsford, MA (21 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (21 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 4 days 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...

Evening Psychiatric Home Health Nurse

  • Chelsea, MA (7 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chelsea, MA (7 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Observes and supervises Home Health Aide & LPN to evaluate performance and quality of care....

Direct Support Professional 2 (DSP 2)- Department 331

  • Wakefield, MA (12 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wakefield, MA (12 miles from Brookline, MA)
  • 5 days ago

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Brookline, MA

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Highest Education Level

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


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