Home Health Aide Jobs in Port Washington, 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

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 4 days ago

As a Staff Home Health Aide with VNS Health Personal Care, you will provide exceptional care that our clients rely on to stay safe at home....

Home Health Aide

  • Jericho, NY (8 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jericho, NY (8 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 30+ 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...

Caregiver needed for preschooler: meals, bedtime, light cleaning

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • moments ago

We are seeking a responsible babysitter starting on June 21, 2025, to care for our preschool-aged child. The babysitter will prepare meals and snacks, ensure a safe and fun environment, and help...

CAREGIVER ($21-$22+ per hour) POSITION WITH A LOCAL SENIOR

  • Nanuet, NY (24 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Nanuet, NY (24 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Our caregivers give a helping hand with: *Meal preparation *Companionship *Memory care (Alzheimer's & Dementia-friendly care) *Household chores *Medication reminders *Accompany for errands and appointments...

Home Health Aide for Mother

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Looking for a part time FEMALE Home Health Aide for my Mother. Preferably live in Brooklyn. ONLY for Saturday/ Sunday from 9am-6pm, $100.00 total for each day....

Caregiver - Immediate Opportunity With A Local Senior

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Our caregivers give a helping hand with: *Meal preparation *Companionship *Memory care (Alzheimer's & Dementia-friendly care) *Household chores *Medication reminders *Accompany for errands and appointments...

CAREGIVER ($21-$22+ per hour) POSITION WITH A LOCAL SENIOR

  • Scarsdale, NY (13 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (13 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Our caregivers give a helping hand with: *Meal preparation *Companionship *Memory care (Alzheimer's & Dementia-friendly care) *Household chores *Medication reminders *Accompany for errands and appointments...

Caregiver Professional

  • Fort Salonga, NY (19 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Fort Salonga, NY (19 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Why Home Instead? You'll be working with the company who first introduced senior home care to the world. We pride ourselves on providing the best in-home services which allow seniors to remain in...

Home Health Aides/Caregivers NYC

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Aide/Personal Care Aide Valid up to date Home Health aide/ Personal care Aide Certificate We have Dayshift and Overnight available with $20 an hour plus 75 cents per hour tax free reimbursement ($30...

Weekend Live-in CAREGiver

  • Greenwich, CT (14 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greenwich, CT (14 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Updated Oct 22nd 2024: 4hr Day Shifts 9am - 1pm/3pm-7pm Available Immediately in downtown Fairfield 5hr Day Shift Mon/Wed/Fri Available Immediately in Westport Pay ranges from $17 - $22 per hour...

Personal Care Assistant (Required HHA and/or PCA Certificate) - Brooklyn

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Responsibilities: Provide cueing and personal care assistance for the following ADLs: toileting, mobility, transfer and eating....

Home Health Aides / PCAs Needed In and Around Huntington, NY

  • Plainview, NY (12 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Plainview, NY (12 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Huntington, NY | Home Health Aides PCAs Needed In and Around Huntington, NY this resource Right at Home, an award winning and exceptionally busy in-home care assistance agency is looking for CNA's,...

Personal Care Assistant Nurse Assistant (Ridgewood)

  • Oradell, NJ (19 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Oradell, NJ (19 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Essential Functions Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (...

Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Home Health Aides (HHA) and Personal Care Assistants (PCA) perform personal care activities based on an orientation to a written plan of care developed by a Registered Nurse (RN)....

Home Health Aides and Homemaker Companions Needed in all 5 Boroughs

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Right at Home of Lower Manhattan is currently looking for exceptional Home Health Aides and Homemaker Companions to join our team....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Port Washington, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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