Home Health Aide Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Home Health Aide

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 7 days ago

Personal care may include assistance with activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry and shopping....

Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aide (H.H.A.) training program preferred but not required . Activities experience preferred by not required....

Experienced Caregiver

  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago
  • Boston, MA
  • moments 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...

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

  • Beverly, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Beverly, MA
  • 11 hours 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....

VNA-Home health aide

  • Northampton, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Northampton, MA
  • 11 hours ago

Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and is supervised at least every sixty-two (62) days for personal care while providing the care or every fourteen (14) days for direct health...

Caregiver Needed for Two Young Children - Flexible Start Date

  • Westborough, MA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Westborough, MA
  • 13 hours ago

We need a caring babysitter for our two children, an infant and a toddler. The position starts on July 14, 2025, with flexibility on the start date. The hours are Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to...

Caregiver Needed for Two Children After School, 1 PM to 6 PM

  • Wellesley Hills, MA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Wellesley Hills, MA
  • 13 hours ago

We need a reliable babysitter for two children, ages preschool and elementary. The job starts on September 1, 2025, and runs from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities...

Direct Support Professional - Princeton St

  • Danvers, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Danvers, MA
  • 15 hours 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...

Direct Support Professional III - LPN

  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 15 hours ago

Overview Payrate: $40.00/hr $5000 sign on bonus Paid quarterly over 18 months. This is a direct service position providing individual medical support and education to individuals in assigned...

6013-11 Direct Support Professional

  • Dudley, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Dudley, MA
  • 15 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....

6006-12 Direct Support Professional

  • Gardner, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Gardner, MA
  • 15 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....

116-08 Direct Support Professional

  • Charlton, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Charlton, MA
  • 15 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....

6011-14 Direct Support Professional

  • Webster, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Webster, MA
  • 15 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....

202-11 Direct Support Professional

  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 15 hours ago

Role model healthy eating practices (i.e. meal preparation and demonstrations) MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other job related duties, as requested....

207-01 Direct Support Professional

  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 15 hours ago

Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance within the group home, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc. so that they may always look...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Massachusetts

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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