Home Health Aide Jobs in Wakefield, 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

  • Methuen, MA (17 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Methuen, MA (17 miles from Wakefield, 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 /...

Registered Nurse, Home Health $35,000 Bonus

  • Dorchester, MA (13 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Dorchester, MA (13 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 29 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...

Experienced Caregiver

  • Hingham, MA (24 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hingham, MA (24 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Care: Assisting with dressing, grooming, hygiene, and meals with respect and patience Home Safety & Housekeeping: Helping maintain a calm, familiar, and organized environment with basic cleaning, laundry...

Caregiver - HHA - Days (Short Shifts)

  • Belmont, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Belmont, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

preparation, grocery shopping, transportation, ambulation, and transfers....

Community Health Nurse Per Diem Jamaica Plain

  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 20 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...

Caregiver

  • North Billerica, MA (12 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Billerica, MA (12 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 day ago

re Looking For Home Health Aides (HHAs) Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) Your Responsibilities Help clients with personal care tasks like bathing, toileting, and mobility....

Employment Services Recreation Direct Support Professional - Part-Time

  • Concord, MA (15 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, MA (15 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Employment Services Recreation Direct Support Professional - Part-Time (Concord) The Minute Man Arc for Human Services Inc image 1 of 1 35 Forest Ridge Road compensation: $19.00 - $23.00 hourly...

Direct Support Professional - Weymouth/Braintree _ Saturday & Sunday ONLY

  • Braintree, MA (20 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Braintree, MA (20 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and grooming....

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional 2 - Department 374

  • Lynn, MA (6 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynn, MA (6 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Schedule: Thursday-Saturday 11:00PM-9:00AM Awake (30 Hours) Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide support and assist individuals with all activities of daily living....

Psychiatric Home Health Nurse- Evenings

  • Cambridge, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 day 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 (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 1 day 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...

Caregiver

  • Lowell, MA (16 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (16 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 2 days 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 (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (9 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 2 days 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 Vital sign checks...

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

  • Lexington, MA (8 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (8 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 4 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 (8 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (8 miles from Wakefield, MA)
  • 5 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 -...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Wakefield, MA

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Highest Education Level

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


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