Home Health Aide Jobs in Centerport, 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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Direct Support Professional

Assist individuals with activities of daily living Support individuals to establish functional independence in specific skill areas, implement individual’s staff action plan goals and objectives and...

Home Health Aide

  • Jericho, NY (11 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jericho, NY (11 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Look no further VNS Health Personal Care is seeking compassionate and skilled Certified Home Health Aides like you What You Will Do Provide personal care and support, including ambulation, transfers...

Direct Support Professional II

  • Hempstead, NY (17 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Hempstead, NY (17 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • moments ago

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. We currently have an...

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

  • Bohemia, NY (15 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bohemia, NY (15 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

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

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • Bridgeport, CT (20 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (20 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, older adult care management, Alzheimers/dementia care, respite care, and other programs....

Direct Support Professional ($22.00 per hour)

  • White Plains, NY (22 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Plains, NY (22 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The Direct Support Personnel I works directlywith the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living andadaptive skills....

Care Giver

  • Glen Cove, NY (13 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (13 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Participate/lead and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and Invite, Encourage, and Assist (IEA) residents to participate in activities as indicated on the ISP....

Full Time Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP1)

  • Lake Ronkonkoma, NY (14 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Ronkonkoma, NY (14 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and...

HHA / PCA Needed for Part Time Morning Hours

  • Brentwood, NY (9 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brentwood, NY (9 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

un HHA / PCA Needed for Part Time Morning Hours (Brentwood) Right at Home compensation: $ 20.00 / hr employment type: experience level: mid level job title: HHA Needed Mornings Right at Home is...

Direct Support Professional: Adult Day Services

  • Hauppauge, NY (11 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (11 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day 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...

Caregiver Applicant Specialist (Bilingual: Spanish)

  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Company Overview: Empowering Health, Enriching Lives: True Cares Enduring Mission At True Care, we stand as a beacon of compassion and excellence in home healthcare. With a profound commitment to...

Direct Support Professional Non-Driving - BEL009 Sun-Wed 11PM-9AM

  • Bayside, NY (22 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bayside, NY (22 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

lift), specifically staff will perform all aspects of the task i.e., showering, shaving, toileting, hand washing, mouth care.14....

Direct Support Professional Non-Driving - BEL017 - Mon-Fri 7AM-3PM

  • Bayside, NY (22 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bayside, NY (22 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

. + Provides training in ADL and other areas, performs these functions for people served requiring total support (diaper changing, ambulation, G-Tube, feeding, transferring from bed to chair using Hoyer...

Home Health Nurse

  • Scarsdale, NY (24 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (24 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

City/State:**Scarsdale, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**CHHA - Nursing Westchester**Bargaining Unit:**NYSNA**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**DAYS VARY**Scheduled Hours:**8:30 AM-5...

Direct Support Professional- DSP 1

  • Scarsdale, NY (24 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (24 miles from Centerport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a willingness to help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as assisting with...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Centerport, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Centerport, 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
18.1%
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 Centerport, NY
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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