Home Health Aide Jobs in Cambridge, 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

Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services
Dedham, MA (9 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 days ago

Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services
Dedham, MA (9 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem - Home Care Dedham, Massachusetts | Up to $140/visit for OASIS Start of Cares Must have 1 year clinical experience Proud Winners of USA Today Top Workplaces 2024 &...

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Caregiver Navigator (Remote)

ianacare
Needham Heights, MA (7 miles from Cambridge, MA)
6 days ago

ianacare
Needham Heights, MA (7 miles from Cambridge, MA)
6 days ago

About ianacare At ianacare, we're on a mission to support family caregivers with innovative solutions. We partner with employers and health plans to provide comprehensive support that reduces...

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Caregiver for Families

Papa Inc.
Malden, MA (5 miles from Cambridge, MA)
15 days ago

Malden, MA (5 miles from Cambridge, MA)
15 days ago

Looking for Flexible, Meaningful Part-Time Opportunities? What is Papa? Papa is a service that connects caring individuals with older adults and families who are seeking non-medical support with...

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Caregiver

Associated Home Care
Danvers, MA (16 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

Danvers, MA (16 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

We're Hiring: Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) Home Health Aides (HHAs) Homemakers (HMKs) Why You'll Love Working With Us Competitive Pay with Direct Deposit Benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401(k) Flexible...

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Direct Support Professional - Immediate Start

Delta-T Group Inc.
Brockton, MA (21 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

Brockton, MA (21 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

. * Provide instruction and reinforce personal care/hygiene tasks, community living, communication and socialization skills * Implement person-centered activities and goals that create and maintain...

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Certified Home Health Aide

BrightStar Care
North Andover, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

North Andover, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

Back to search Certified Home Health Aide E A S Y APP L Y N o r e sume needed....

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Caregiver - PCA/HHA Preferred

Associated Home Care
Chelmsford, MA (18 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

Chelmsford, MA (18 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

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Direct Support Professional II - Awake Overnight

Seven Hills Foundation
Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

To assist and/ or teach individuals varying levels of personal care which may include bathing, toileting, teeth brushing etc. so individuals always look and feel their best....

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Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)-Community NJ, Newton

KAREN ANN QUINLAN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Newton, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

Newton, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

Title Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)-Community | NJ, Newton EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer....

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Caregiver- Spanish speaking aide

Associated Home Care
Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
2 hours ago

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Registered Nurse, Home Health (Fitchburg/Leominster and surrounding area)

Amedisys, Inc.
Marlborough, MA (21 miles from Cambridge, MA)
3 hours ago

Marlborough, MA (21 miles from Cambridge, MA)
3 hours ago

Overview $10,000 Sign on Bonus Full-time days Territory is Leominster, Fitchburg, Lunenburg, Westminster, Princeton, Lancaster, Sterling, Holden, Clinton, Boylston and West Boylston Make a...

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Caregiver HHA Bilingual in English/Spanish

Elara Caring
Wakefield, MA (9 miles from Cambridge, MA)
6 hours ago

Wakefield, MA (9 miles from Cambridge, MA)
6 hours ago

Health Aide, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways: Provide personal care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance Assist clients with mobility, transfers...

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Personal Care Aide PCA Homemaker

Elara Caring
Somerville, MA (1 mile from Cambridge, MA)
6 hours ago

Somerville, MA (1 mile from Cambridge, MA)
6 hours ago

One of the following active certifications in the State of Massachusetts is required: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate, Home Health Aide (HHA) Certificate, Personal and Home Care Aide State...

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Direct Support Professional

Sevita
Franklin, MA (24 miles from Cambridge, MA)
6 hours ago

Franklin, MA (24 miles from Cambridge, MA)
6 hours ago

preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.Facilitate the working relationships between employers and individuals served, and support community involvement by...

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Caregiver

Papa Inc.
Malden, MA (5 miles from Cambridge, MA)
17 hours ago

Malden, MA (5 miles from Cambridge, MA)
17 hours ago

Looking for Flexible, Meaningful Part-Time Opportunities? What is Papa? Papa is a service that connects caring individuals with older adults and families who are seeking non-medical support with...

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Demographic Data for Cambridge, MA

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Total Population

118,583

Number of Businesses

3,796

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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

Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Cambridge, MA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

26.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

21.6%

High School or GED

20.5%

Associate's Degree

18.2%

Master's Degree

8.7%

Some College

1.8%

Doctorate Degree

1.5%

Some High School

0.8%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Cambridge, MA

Less than 1 year

39.1%

None

31.2%

1-2 years

23.5%

2-4 years

6.1%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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