Home Health Aide Jobs in Patterson, 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 - Independent Living

  • Carmel, NY (7 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Carmel, NY (7 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

ADLs and IADLs- Self-care training medication management task completion, communication and interpersonal skills, Home organization Mail Coordination Meal preparation providing transportation to medical...

Direct Support Professional Overnights

  • Washington, CT (18 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Washington, CT (18 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Description Pay: Base pay now starting at $19.50 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree and $19.00 / hr for candidates without a Bachelor degree Experience credit applied in addition to base...

Direct Support Professional Evenings

  • Washington, CT (18 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Washington, CT (18 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

of daily living (showering, brushing teeth, chore completion, room cleanliness, etc.)...

Home Health Aide

  • Poughkeepsie, NY (21 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (21 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Location: Poughkeepsie-2649 South Road-Suite 220 Work Type: Full-Time Standard Hours: 40.00 FTE: 1.000000 Work Schedule: Day 8 Work Shift: 8:00AM - 4:30 PM Org Unit: 1697 Department: Home Health Aide...

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 2nd Shift

  • Mohegan Lake, NY (18 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mohegan Lake, NY (18 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 3 days ago

care activities preferred Skills & Abilities: Exceptional written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks...

Experienced Caregiver- Facility experience

  • Ridgefield, CT (13 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (13 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 3 days ago

care: dressing, grooming and assisting with meals Light housekeeping: basic cleaning, laundry, and organizing Transportation: Driving clients to appointments, running errands, and grocery shopping...

Experienced Caregiver

  • Oxford, CT (23 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oxford, CT (23 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 3 days ago

care: dressing, grooming and assisting with meals Light housekeeping: basic cleaning, laundry, and organizing Transportation: Driving clients to appointments, running errands, and grocery shopping...

Caregiver Weekly Pay

  • New Fairfield, CT (5 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Fairfield, CT (5 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 3 days 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...

NHCH Caregiver Live-in

  • Danbury, CT (9 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (9 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist the client with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding and dressing Assist the client with exercises, ambulation, and transfer activities Utilize...

Home Health Aide

  • Danbury, CT (9 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (9 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Independently assists the patient with activities of daily living. Responsibilities: Assists the patient with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding and dressing.....

Personal Care Aide

  • Poughkeepsie, NY (21 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (21 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Work Schedule: Day 8 Work Shift: 0830-1700 Org Unit: 1041 Department: Home Health Aide Exempt: No Grade: S1 Salary Range: 15.3000 - 22.4200 Credentials: Essential: Valid Drivers License EOE, including...

NHCH Caregiver

  • Danbury, CT (9 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (9 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Assists the client with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding and dressing. Assists the client with exercises, ambulation, and transfer activities....

Companion Caregiver

  • Ridgefield, CT (13 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (13 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Caregivers provide companionship and assist clients with meal preparation, laundry and light housekeeping in accordance with their unique plan of care....

Companion Caregiver Weekends

  • Poughkeepsie, NY (21 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (21 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Right at Home- Companion Caregiver Essential Job Functions: Light housekeeping Fall prevention/Supervision Meal preparation Errands Toileting Provide Companion Care (Reading, Shopping, Hobbies, Conversation...

CNA/ Home Health Aide

  • Peekskill, NY (22 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Peekskill, NY (22 miles from Patterson, NY)
  • 7 days ago

care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living....

Demographic Data for Patterson, NY

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Patterson, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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