Home Health Aide Jobs in Peekskill, 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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Home Health Aide

  • VNS Health
  • Purchase, NY (20 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (20 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 2 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...

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Home Health Aide- Memory Care

  • Brightview Senior Living, LLC
  • Orangeburg, NY (16 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orangeburg, NY (16 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Use your compassion to provide warm, engaging personal care services, support and companionship. Engage and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)....

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Home Health Aide

  • Brightview Senior Living, LLC
  • Tarrytown, NY (14 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (14 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 22 days ago

Responsibilities: Use your compassion to provide warm, engaging personal care services, support and companionship. Engage and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)....

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Experienced Certified Home Health Aide (Chha)

  • TheKey
  • Montvale, NJ (17 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Montvale, NJ (17 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Care: Assisting with dressing, grooming, hygiene, and meals with respect and patience Home Safety & Housekeeping: Helping maintain a calm, familiar, and organized environment with basic cleaning, laundry...

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Night Shift Experienced Certified Home Health Aide (Chha)

  • TheKey
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ (23 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ (23 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Care: Assisting with dressing, grooming, hygiene, and meals with respect and patience Home Safety & Housekeeping: Helping maintain a calm, familiar, and organized environment with basic cleaning, laundry...

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Home Health Aide HHA

  • Elara Caring
  • Dobbs Ferry, NY (19 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Dobbs Ferry, NY (19 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Health Aide, youll contribute to our success in the following ways: Provide personal care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance Assist clients with mobility, transfers...

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Direct Support Professional Front End (Night)-Entry Level

  • Andrus Childrens Center
  • Yonkers, NY (23 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Yonkers, NY (23 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

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

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Home Health Aide/Caregiver

  • United Health Group
  • Danbury, CT (24 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Danbury, CT (24 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing care of teeth and...

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Unposted Personal Care Aide - New Windsor, NY

  • United Health Group
  • New Windsor, NY (13 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New Windsor, NY (13 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing care of teeth and...

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Home Health Aide

  • Affirmed Home Care
  • Hartsdale, NY (19 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hartsdale, NY (19 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, and grooming Provide personal care and hygiene support Offer medication reminders as directed Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping...

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Residential Aide / Direct Support Professional (DSP) $16.75+/hr

  • Delta-T Group Inc.
  • Ridgewood, NJ (23 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (23 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

. * Assist with activities of daily living and personal self-care such as toileting, eating, grooming, bathing and dressing. * Accompany participants to various community activities. * Maintain cleanliness...

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Caregiver

  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Old Tappan, NJ (19 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Old Tappan, NJ (19 miles from Peekskill, 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....

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Personal Care Aide (PCA)

  • United Health Group
  • Goshen, NY (23 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Goshen, NY (23 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing care of teeth and...

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Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Montrose, NY (3 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Montrose, NY (3 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Apply Now Overview: RN / Registered Nurse, Home Health Locion: Dickson City, PA - Office Locion Position: RN Case Manager, Home Health Position Type: Full-Time Remote/Virtual Position: No Coverage...

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Home Health Aide (HHA)/Personal Care Aide (PCA)

  • Modivcare
  • Carmel, NY (14 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Carmel, NY (14 miles from Peekskill, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Job Requirements: Valid NYS Personal Care Aide (PCA) or Home Health Aide (CHHA) Certification Must be willing to work in Carmel, NY Availability to work day, evening, or overnight shifts Reliable Transportation...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Peekskill, NY

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Peekskill, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.6%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Peekskill, NY
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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