Home Health Aide Jobs in Kingston, 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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Night Direct Support Professional (11pm-9am)

  • Red Hook, NY (9 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Red Hook, NY (9 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Description Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of youth and adults? Are you looking to return home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled and accomplished? If you answered YES,...

Sleep Rate Direct Support Professional

  • Lake Katrine, NY (5 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lake Katrine, NY (5 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Description Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? Are you new to this field and want to learn more? Do you want to...

Personal Care Aide Weekly Pay

  • Catskill, NY (21 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Catskill, NY (21 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care...

Hourly Caregiver Needed Urgent

  • Poughkeepsie, NY (19 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (19 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Companionship Work duties include shopping, light chores, dressing assistance, meal preparation, and many other activities of daily living Learn a variety of medical terms, how to recognize medical...

Caregiver for Families

  • Elka Park, NY (15 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elka Park, NY (15 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • South Cairo, NY (23 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Cairo, NY (23 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Purling, NY (23 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Purling, NY (23 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Home Caregiver

  • Ellenville, NY (24 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ellenville, NY (24 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Seeking compassionate caregiver for lovely gentleman and artist with an illness which limits his mobility and speech. Duties include : Cooking, cleaning, bathroom assistance, and spending time...

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Kingston, NY

  • Kingston, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Kingston, NY
  • 3 days ago

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Kingston, NY Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Kingston, NY $17.00-$19.00/hour | Temp-to-Hire | Weekend Availability Required Looking for meaningful work...

FT and PT Caregiver - $1500 Sign on Bonus. Job in Rhinebeck Gr8Jobs

  • Rhinebeck, NY (9 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rhinebeck, NY (9 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 10 days ago

$1,500 Sign on Bonus for a Limited Time! Flexible Hours! No Experience Necessary! Full and Part time hours available. Work close to home. Pay rate: $18.10 We are a top-rated workplace in Rhinebeck...

In Home Caregiver - Flexible Schedule + Benefits

  • Poughkeepsie, NY (19 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (19 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Bright Horizons at Home is hiring for multiple open positions as an in-home caregiver. This part-time position allows you to create your own schedule and work when you want. When you join the...

Caregiver

  • Kingston, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Kingston, NY
  • 11 days ago

Services Personal Care Bathing Homecare Work Details Live Out Part Time...

Direct Support Professional - DSP 2

  • Kingston, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Kingston, NY
  • 14 days 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...

Caregiver needed for two children, dinner and bedtime help.

  • Ancram, NY (22 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Ancram, NY (22 miles from Kingston, NY)
  • 15 days ago

We seek a responsible babysitter for two children, aged preschool and elementary. The job is on June 28, 2025, from apprimately 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM. We can confirm details once we find the right...

Direct Support Professional

  • Kingston, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • Kingston, NY
  • 16 days 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...

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Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Kingston, 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 Kingston, 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 Kingston, NY
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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