Home Health Aide Jobs in Plainville, 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.

1-15 of 134 Jobs

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Attleboro, MA (5 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Attleboro, MA (5 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 45+ 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 Weekend

  • Norwood, MA (13 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Norwood, MA (13 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a RN Weekend-Baylor Bonus: $35000 Salary: $87000 - $100000 / year Coverage Area: Norwood, Walpole, Brockton, MA and surrounding areas Shift: Full time- Weekends...

Hiring FT & PT Caregivers (Day & Overnight Shifts) Norfolk

  • Weymouth, MA (23 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Weymouth, MA (23 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Assist with activities of daily living, including mobility and transfers, bathing, grooming, and other personal cares....

Direct Support Professional

  • Warwick, RI (22 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Warwick, RI (22 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

A Typical Day Might Include : Assisting with personal care (bathing, dressing, meals, as needed) Encouraging independence and community involvement Supporting health needs and appointments Helping with...

Direct Support Professional II - Behavior Specialist Assistant

  • Foster, RI (24 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Foster, RI (24 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Provides supports as written in the individuals support plan that may include personal care, physical lifting and therapeutic holds....

503-15 Direct Support Professional

  • South Easton, MA (11 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Easton, MA (11 miles from Plainville, 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....

500-07 Direct Support Professional

  • Norton, MA (8 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norton, MA (8 miles from Plainville, 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....

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Brockton, MA (15 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brockton, MA (15 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Registered Nurse - Home Health

  • West Bridgewater, MA (15 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Bridgewater, MA (15 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Home Health for a travel assignment in West Bridgewater Massachusetts.

Direct Support Professional I/DD

  • Johnston, RI (16 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Johnston, RI (16 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Provide assistance and informed decision making to enable individuals to accomplish activities of daily living (ADL) including: personal care and hygiene, dietary needs and mealtime preparation, household...

3rd Shift Awake - Direct Support Professional - IDD

  • Johnston, RI (16 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Johnston, RI (16 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsible to complete household cleaning throughout shift, assist with personal care. Objectively and accurately document nightly job responsibilities....

Home Health Aide (HHA) in Fall River

  • Fall River, MA (22 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fall River, MA (22 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Care Aide: Minimum one year work experience (does not need to be in health care) Job Responsibilities for Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Homemaker/ Personal Care Aide: Activities of daily living Range of...

Home Health Aide (HHA) in Taunton

  • Taunton, MA (13 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Taunton, MA (13 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Care Aide: Minimum one year work experience (does not need to be in health care) Job Responsibilities for Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Homemaker/ Personal Care Aide: Activities of daily living Range of...

Home Health Aide (HHA) 2 Full time position in west Roxbury, MA

  • West Roxbury, MA (20 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Roxbury, MA (20 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Care Aide: Minimum one year work experience (does not need to be in health care) Job Responsibilities for Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Homemaker/ Personal Care Aide: Activities of daily living Range of...

1:1 Caregiver

  • Framingham, MA (21 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (21 miles from Plainville, MA)
  • 2 days ago

work experience in any field Home Health Aide Certificate OR Certified Nursing Assistant License Job Responsibilities for HHA - Home Health Aide: Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Plainville, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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