Home Health Aide Jobs in Harrison, 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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Staff Home Health Aide

  • Long Island City, NY (19 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (19 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 24 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...

Home Health Aide

  • Jericho, NY (15 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Jericho, NY (15 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 45+ 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

  • Katonah, NY (19 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Katonah, NY (19 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities: Work with individuals with mental or developmental disabilities by creating behavior plans, teaching self-care skills and preparing meals Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing...

Direct Support Professional Back End (Night)-Entry Level

  • Yonkers, NY (8 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Yonkers, NY (8 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Overview of Direct Support Professional Back End Night-Entry Level-Will Train Schedule: Wednesday thru Saturday from 9:00 PM until 9:00 AM The Overnight Direct Support Professional is...

Community Habilitation Worker/Direct Support Professional

  • Hempstead, NY (19 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hempstead, NY (19 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that...

Direct Support Professional- PT Overnight

  • Bethpage, NY (20 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bethpage, NY (20 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 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...

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Bronx, NY (15 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (15 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Totowa, NJ (23 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Totowa, NJ (23 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

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

Caregiver

  • Passaic, NJ (22 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Passaic, NJ (22 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

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

Weekend Caregivers Needed - East Hampton

  • Tuckahoe, NY (5 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Tuckahoe, NY (5 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

These may include: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Transportation and shopping Alzheimers and/or Dementia Care Ability...

Caregiver for Families

  • Secaucus, NJ (22 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (22 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

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

Caregiver Needed for Two Elementary Children, Mon-Thurs Evenings

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

We need a reliable babysitter for two elementary-aged child starting on July 14, 2025, Monday through Thursday. Right now the job is to pick up our daughter (age 6) from the camp bus, bring her...

DSP Direct Support Professional - Overnight Per Diem

  • Paterson, NJ (24 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ (24 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

You will assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas i.e. bathing/toileting; participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking and life skills....

Direct Support Professional (NYFAC)

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Location: Howard Beach, Queens, NY Pay Rate: $21.25/hr. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm (1 hour lunch) No Weekends! / Driver's License Required Direct Support Professionals perform a wide...

Caregiver needed in Clifton New Jersey

  • Clifton, NJ (23 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ (23 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

A client needs personal care in Clifton, NJ. He will need care in the morning at 9:30am-11:30am and care in the evening at 6pm-8pm (Mondays-Sundays)....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Harrison, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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