Home Health Aide Jobs in Bay Shore, NY

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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HHA Needed Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm

  • Commack, NY (10 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Commack, NY (10 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Right at Home is searching for an HHA to work with a female client from 10am - 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays in an Assisted Living facility assisting with ADL care. This is a lovely setting with a...

HHA/Home Health Care Aide-Trainee

  • Hempstead, NY (20 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hempstead, NY (20 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Eprine Home Care is hosting an HHA training course for person willing to work with Elderly Must be Covid Vaccinated Must be authorized to work in USA Must attend 84 hours of training Will be...

Part Time Adult Home Care Aide

  • Bayport, NY (8 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bayport, NY (8 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

In this crucial role, you will be based at the Pleasant Gardens Adult Home, a 26-bed facility which provides 24-hour supervision, personal care, meals, housekeeping, laundry service, transportation,...

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available

  • Commack, NY (10 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Commack, NY (10 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

+ A big heart and a passion for helping people with tasks like bathing, housekeeping, and meal prep. + Reliable transportation to zoom to your clients' homes and spread joy. + You might need to do some...

Direct Support Professional - FT Evening

  • Northport, NY (16 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Northport, NY (16 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Direct Support Professional - Residential Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER! When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was...

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Adult Residential Services

  • Selden, NY (14 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Selden, NY (14 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

About DDI With nearly 65 years of service, DDI provides a full continuum of care -- from early intervention to residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs -- for over 1,600 children and...

Registered Nurse, Home Health- Rockaways, $20K Sign-On Bonus!

  • Hicksville, NY (17 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hicksville, NY (17 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Full Time, Day Shift Territory: Rockaways Pay Range: $113,000.00 to $120,000.00, with $20,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to...

Direct Support Professional - F/T Evening Shift

  • Bay Shore, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bay Shore, NY
  • 1 day ago

Direct Support Professional - Residential Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER! When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was...

Top Pay Immediate Openings-HHA & Pca

  • Westbury, NY (20 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westbury, NY (20 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 2 days ago

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS-$22.00 AN HOUR HHA'S AND PCA'S HELPING HANDS CURRENTLY HAS MANY 4-12 HOUR CASES IN NASSAU COUNTY WHICH PAY UP TO $22.00 AN HOUR Must have: Valid HHA or PCA certificate...

Direct Support Professional (CLS)

  • Plainview, NY (15 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plainview, NY (15 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Overview AHRC Nassau operates the largest residential program on Long Island. With over 100 supervised and supportive settings, each home reflects the interests of its residents. Direct Support...

Community Health Nurse

  • Amityville, NY (10 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Amityville, NY (10 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 3 days ago

care services, therapeutic recreation, meals, and transportation....

In-Home Caregiver All Shifts Available (Columbus, NE)

  • Bohemia, NY (6 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bohemia, NY (6 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Assist with daily living tasks such as mobility, bathing, grooming, and personal care. Help with meal prep, light housekeeping, and errands....

Flexible Scheduling Hiring FT & PT Caregivers Norfolk

  • Bohemia, NY (6 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bohemia, NY (6 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 4 days ago

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

Home Health Aide HHA Live In or Hourly Male

  • Hauppauge, NY (8 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (8 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 4 days ago

care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth,...

Home Health Aid Personal Care Aide Live In or Hourly

  • Central Islip, NY (5 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Central Islip, NY (5 miles from Bay Shore, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Home Health Aide Responsibilities: Caring for and ill, or disabled person....

Demographic Data for Bay Shore, NY

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Bay Shore, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Bay Shore, NY 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 Bay Shore, NY
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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