Home Health Aide Jobs in Clifton Park, 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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Caregiver

East Greenbush, NY (18 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
10 hours ago

East Greenbush, NY (18 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
10 hours ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver for Families. Job in East Greenbush Gr8Jobs

East Greenbush, NY (18 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
17 hours ago

East Greenbush, NY (18 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
17 hours ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

CNA / Home Health Aide/ PCA / Assistant

Albany, NY (7 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Albany, NY (7 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

CNA / Home Health Aide/ PCA / Assistant Location: Various Locations Company: DentServ We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team!...

Direct Support Professional - Supportive Apartments

Cohoes, NY (5 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Cohoes, NY (5 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Direct Support Professional - Supportive Apartments Direct Support Cohoes, New York Salary: USD 17.15 - 21.72 Hourly Apply Description Who We Are: The Center for Disability Services offers hope,...

Direct Support Professional - All Programs

Cohoes, NY (5 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Cohoes, NY (5 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Our Direct Support Professionals support individuals in ourGroup Homeswith their daily activities, including personal care....

Direct Support Professional AHRC CLS

Nassau, NY (24 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Nassau, NY (24 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

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...

Direct Support Professional - Youth Care - Residential Treatment Center

Wynantskill, NY (14 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Wynantskill, NY (14 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in our Residential program assist youth in identifying, and acquiring skills and self-esteem need to establish and achieve personal goals. Direct Support...

Home Health Aide Training July 2025

Schenectady, NY (7 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Schenectady, NY (7 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

If you enjoy caring for people, a Home Health Aide position is for you! St....

Home Health Aide II- Eddy Senior Care Adult Daycare - Per Diem Days

Schenectady, NY (7 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Schenectady, NY (7 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

What you will need: High School diploma or GED preferred Completion of Home Health Aide Training Program, Home Health Aide Equivalency Program, C N A Transition Program, or Personal Care Aide Upgrade...

Home Health Aide - The Terrace- Full Time Days

Troy, NY (12 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Troy, NY (12 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

of daily living What you will do: Assist residents with activities of daily living including personal care, medication assistance, incontinence care, responding to the nurse call system, and safety...

Home Health Aide - The Terrace- Part Time Evening

Troy, NY (12 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Troy, NY (12 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
1 day ago

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - AWAKE

Albany, NY (7 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
2 days ago

Albany, NY (7 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
2 days ago

One of our residential programs located in Albany, NY has a full-time 40-hour AWAKE Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) position available. The schedule for this position is...

Home Health Aides and Caregiving Staff, Maintenance/Driver

Schenectady, NY (7 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
3 days ago

Schenectady, NY (7 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
3 days ago

Home Health Aides and Caregiving Staff Status: Full-time and Part-time Shift: Multiple Hours: 7am to 3pm / 3pm to 11pm/ 11pm to 7am Maintenance/ Driver Status: Part-time Hours: 8am to 4pm Mon-Fri Employee...

Home Health Aide Needed 7Am-9Am Or 8Am-10Am

Albany, NY (7 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
3 days ago

Albany, NY (7 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
3 days ago

Requirements: Prior experience as a home health aide, CNA, or personal care assistant preferred. Must be dependable, patient, and compassionate and pass a background check....

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Base Rate $18/hr - Rensselaer County

Troy, NY (12 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
3 days ago

Troy, NY (12 miles from Clifton Park, NY)
3 days ago

care of individuals.Assures appropriate boundariesPolicies and ProceduresLearns and practices agency policies and procedures.Learns and implements each individual treatment plan including: physical...

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Demographic Data for Clifton Park, NY

Moving to Clifton Park, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Clifton Park, NY below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Clifton Park, NY

Local

National

Total Population

43,893

Number of Businesses

1,291

City Size

Medium

Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Home Work: Organisational Development for Everyone in Health and Care

Discover some key OD ideas and principles, and explore how to create meaningful change in your organisation in this three-week course from The Kings Fund. Build your confidence and develop your OD...

Certificate in Caregiving,Home Health Aide& Nurse aide(3in1)

Become a certified home health aide with this comprehensive multiple module online training course. Master core caregiving competencies aligned with industry standards to provide compassionate,...

Home Health Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Certification Course

Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Training Program/ Certification CourseBecome A Certified Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, or Caregiver!!Do You Want To...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Clifton Park, 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 Clifton Park, 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 Clifton Park, NY

Less than 1 year

39.1%

None

31.2%

1-2 years

23.5%

2-4 years

6.1%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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