Home Health Aide Jobs in Poughkeepsie, 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 (Med Transporter)

  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
  • Kingston, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kingston, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

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

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Unposted Personal Care Aide - New Windsor, NY

  • United Health Group
  • New Windsor, NY (18 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New Windsor, NY (18 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 12 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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Personal Care Aide (PCA)

  • United Health Group
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders Support household tasks, meal preparation...

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

  • Modivcare
  • Carmel, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Carmel, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, 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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Live-in Caregiver

  • Wappingers Falls, NY (6 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wappingers Falls, NY (6 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Unique opportunity to provide live-in caregiving to a wonderful 97 year old male in Wappingers Falls. Duties include medication assistance, light help with ADLs, Drs appts, appts, the gym, and...

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In-Home Personal Care Aide

  • United Health Group
  • New Paltz, NY (11 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Paltz, NY (11 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 7 days ago

NY State Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide certification State Specific Requirements: NY: Must have completed a training program in home health aide services OR equivalent exam OR one full year...

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Home Health Aide

  • Help at Home
  • New Windsor, NY (18 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Windsor, NY (18 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Edison Home Health Care of NY, a Help at Home company, is hiring Home Health Aides (HHA) in your community TODAY!...

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Personal Care Aide

  • Help at Home
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newburgh, NY (12 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Edison Home Health Care, a Help at Home company, is hiring Personal Care Aides (PCA) in your community TODAY! We offer weekly pay starting up to $18.65 per hour per hour plus a $500 hiring bonus!...

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Direct Support Professional - Part Time Weekends

  • Greystone Programs
  • Pleasant Valley, NY (6 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Pleasant Valley, NY (6 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Direct Support Professional - Part Time Weekends STANFORDVILLE, NY 12581; PLEASANT VALLEY, NY 12569; POUGHQUAG, NY 12570; MILTON, NY 12547; POUGHQUAG, NY 12570; HIGHLAND, NY 12528; MONROE, NY...

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

  • All Metro Health Care
  • Carmel, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Carmel, NY (19 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Personal Care Aide (PCA) / Home Health Aide (HHA) 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars Carmel, NY $19.65 an hour All Metro Health Care 462 reviews $19.65 an hour Join Our Team as a Certified Caregiver- PCA/HHA!...

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Direct Support Professional - Beacon, NY - Starting at $20.25/hr

  • Ability Beyond Disability
  • Beacon, NY (13 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Beacon, NY (13 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 17 days ago

care Supported individuals with bathing, toileting, medication reminders, meal planning, budgeting, communication, and independent living skills Provided transportation to medical appointments, errands...

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Sleep Direct Support Professional

  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
  • Lake Katrine, NY (21 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Lake Katrine, NY (21 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Are you interested in making money while you SLEEP? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? Do you want to work somewhere...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
  • Lake Katrine, NY (21 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lake Katrine, NY (21 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities? Are you new to this field but want to learn more? If you answered YES, then...

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Direct Support Professional (3pm-11pm)

  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
  • Red Hook, NY (22 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Red Hook, NY (22 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 23 days ago

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, then consider...

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Personal Care Aide - New Windsor, NY

  • United Health Group
  • New Windsor, NY (18 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • New Windsor, NY (18 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY)
  • 28 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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Demographic Data for Poughkeepsie, NY

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

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Highest Education Level

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


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