Home Health Aide Jobs in Franklin, NH

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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Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Salisbury, NH (5 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 22 days ago
  • Salisbury, NH (5 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 22 days ago

Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration....

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Personal Care Assistant Starting $22$27 per hour

  • Alton, NH (22 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Alton, NH (22 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 14 hours ago

Responsibilities: Personal Care Full assistance with bathing, grooming, and hygiene Toileting assistance Feeding and meal preparation Giving morning medications Use of external condom device for urine...

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Hospice Home Health Aide (LNA) - Part-Time to Full-Time

  • Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice
  • New London, NH (15 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 7 days ago
  • New London, NH (15 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 7 days ago

* Dressing of patient/client * Grooming of patient/client * Toileting and incontinence care for patient/client * Meal preparation for the patient/client * Emotional support for patient/client Additional...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Webster, NH (10 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Webster, NH (10 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 9 days ago

Apply Now NeuroRestorive, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilition services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges....

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LPN/RN Intake Resource Nurse - Home Health Care

  • LAKES REGION VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
  • Meredith, NH (15 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Meredith, NH (15 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 12 days ago

Location: Meredith, NH, and surrounding areas Employment Type: Full-time, on-site Referral Reward: Who do you know?* About Us: Lakes Region VNA and Hospice, recognized as the Best of the Lakes...

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Home Care Worker (2) - VIC Golden Plains South - Casual - Experienced

  • Silverchain Group
  • Meredith, NH (15 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Meredith, NH (15 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 12 days ago

Home Care Worker (2) - VIC Golden Plains South - Casual - Experienced Meredith, VIC Apply

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Day Program Direct Support Professional

  • Community Bridges
  • Webster, NH (10 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Webster, NH (10 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 13 days ago

Provide individualized type and level of support to include, but not be limited to, personal care and/or skill acquisition etc....

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Caregiver

  • MAS Medical Staffing
  • Tilton, NH (5 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 24 days ago
  • Tilton, NH (5 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 24 days ago

We're looking for a Personal Care Service Provider (PCSP) to work with our clients in or near Tilton, NH....

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Caregiver or LNA Epsom, NH $18$23/hr Weekly Pay

  • Morgan Stephens
  • Epsom, NH (23 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 26 days ago
  • Epsom, NH (23 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 26 days ago

care, including bathing and dressing Help with light housekeeping and meal preparation Support safe mobility and transfers Run errands and grocery shopping for clients Who We're Looking For Must be...

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PCA / Caregiver $18-$23 - Laconia flex schedule + great benefits

  • Morgan Stephens
  • Laconia, NH (12 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 29 days ago
  • Laconia, NH (12 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 29 days ago

, dressing, grooming, and personal care Helping with light housekeeping and meal preparation Supporting safe mobility and transfers Running errands or grocery shopping for clients Who You Are At least...

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Direct Support Professional - Franklin, NH

  • Community Bridges
  • Franklin, NH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Franklin, NH
  • 30+ days ago

Your responsibilities will include: Supporting an individual in a 2:1 staffing ratio Giving consistent, high-level personal care Providing an individual with daily living activities such as meal preparation...

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Resident Caregiver (Assisted Living)

  • County of Merrimack
  • Boscawen, NH (10 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boscawen, NH (10 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

Join our Team! Merrimack County Nursing Home works hard to offer a warm, caring, home-like environment. We treat everyone like family here at MCNH, from our residents to our employees. We...

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Caregiver Concord $18$23/hr Weekly Pay

  • Morgan Stephens
  • Concord, NH (16 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Concord, NH (16 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

care, including bathing and dressing Help with light housekeeping and meal preparation Support safe mobility and transfers Run errands and grocery shopping for clients Who We're Looking For Must be...

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Community Health Nurse

  • Franklin VNA & Hospice
  • Franklin, NH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Franklin, NH
  • 45+ days ago

POSITION BENEFITS: Competitive Pay Excellent Hours- Work 32 hours a week (four 8-hour weekday shifts) from 8am-4pm. No nights, weekends, or holidays! Small family centered agency that encourages a...

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Caregiver or LNA Pembroke/Suncook, NH $18$23/hr Weekly Pay

  • Morgan Stephens
  • Suncook, NH (23 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Suncook, NH (23 miles from Franklin, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

care, including bathing and dressing Help with light housekeeping and meal preparation Support safe mobility and transfers Run errands and grocery shopping for clients Who We're Looking For Must be...

In Person

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Franklin, NH

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Highest Education Level

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


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