Home Health Aide Jobs in Merrimac, 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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Caregivers

  • Burlington, MA (24 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, MA (24 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 1 day ago

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS!!! Job Description/Duties: Join the Guardian Angel Senior Services Home Care Team- Where Caregivers Shine! Guardian Angel Senior Services is on a mission to make a difference,...

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional 3 - Department 399

  • Haverhill, MA (3 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Haverhill, MA (3 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday 11:00PM-9:00AM AWAKE (40 Hours) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide support and assist individuals with all activities of daily living....

In-Home Caregiver

  • Lowell, MA (19 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (19 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 2 days ago

hygiene care, and other activities of daily living (ADLs). \- Assist with non-medical care needs including normal aging challenge and hospital recovery. \- Report what activities were completed with...

Certified Home Health Aides

  • Lowell, MA (19 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (19 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 2 days ago

**Why choose Senior Helpers for your Home Health Aide Caregiver career?...

Direct Support Professional II - Asleep Overnight

  • Danvers, MA (18 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (18 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 3 days 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....

Caregiver - $2000 Sign On

  • Durham, NH (20 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NH (20 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 3 days ago

You will assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs, as well as help residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and...

Psychiatric Home Health Nurse- Evenings

  • Lowell, MA (19 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (19 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Psychiatric Home Health Nurse

  • Lowell, MA (19 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (19 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Home Health Aide - Home Care - Methuen, Haverhill and Newbury area

  • Beverly, MA (20 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Beverly, MA (20 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 6 days ago

HHA will provide personal care and related activities of daily living services for patients in their homes, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities....

Direct Support Professional - Princeton St

  • Danvers, MA (18 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (18 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Provide opportunities for individuals to have choices, whenever possible Provide hands-on support at the home, including individualized supports in transferring, bathing and grooming, and following...

Caregiver 7am-3pm - The Residence at Salem Woods

  • Salem, NH (11 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Salem, NH (11 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 7 days ago

of daily living including and not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, assist in dining, and mobility....

Caregiver

  • Sandown, NH (10 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sandown, NH (10 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 7 days ago

the trash/recycling Assisting with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin, and hair) Assist with everyday living tasks (moving, meal preparation, eating, dressing, shaving) Provide...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Salem, MA (22 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Salem, MA (22 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Key Responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional : Assist individuals with personal hygiene, grooming, bathing, toileting, and dressing Support with meal preparation, feeding, and dietary needs...

Asleep Overnight Direct Support Professional 2 - Dept 306

  • Beverly, MA (20 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Beverly, MA (20 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Staff will provide support to individuals who may need daily intervention, supervision and skills training in activities of daily living while managing within a home environment and in the community...

Caregiver

  • West Boxford, MA (9 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Boxford, MA (9 miles from Merrimac, MA)
  • 8 days ago

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

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Merrimac, MA

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Highest Education Level

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


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