Home Health Aide Jobs in Rocky Point, 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

  • Riverhead, NY (15 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Riverhead, NY (15 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 60+ 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...

Hiring FT & PT Caregivers (Day & Overnight Shifts) Norfolk

  • Bohemia, NY (15 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bohemia, NY (15 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

Assist with activities of daily living, including mobility and transfers, bathing, grooming, and other personal cares....

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • Stratford, CT (22 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Stratford, CT (22 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, older adult care management, Alzheimers/dementia care, respite care, and other programs....

Full Time Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP1)

  • Lake Ronkonkoma, NY (12 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Ronkonkoma, NY (12 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 1 day 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...

HHA / PCA Needed for Part Time Morning Hours

  • Brentwood, NY (19 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brentwood, NY (19 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 1 day ago

un HHA / PCA Needed for Part Time Morning Hours (Brentwood) Right at Home compensation: $ 20.00 / hr employment type: experience level: mid level job title: HHA Needed Mornings Right at Home is...

Direct Support Professional: Adult Day Services

  • Hauppauge, NY (15 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (15 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 1 day ago

About DDI With nearly 65 years of service, DDI provides a full continuum of care -- from early intervention to residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs -- for over 1,600 children and...

HHA / PCA Needed for Part Time Morning Hours

  • Brentwood, NY (19 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brentwood, NY (19 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Right at Home is searching for HHAs and PCAs to work Part Time morning hours. This is one on one care with a client in their house. If you are experienced and want your afternoons free, this is...

Caregiver

  • Huntington Station, NY (23 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntington Station, NY (23 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 2 days 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....

Per Diem Direct Support Professional

  • Brentwood, NY (19 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brentwood, NY (19 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 2 days ago

This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of counseling, training in ADLs (Assisted Daily Living skills), assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial...

HHA (Home Health Aide) - HH

  • Westhampton Beach, NY (18 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westhampton Beach, NY (18 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Salary: $20.77 / per hour The Home Health Aide (HHA) is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist....

PCA (Personal Care Assistant)

  • Westhampton Beach, NY (18 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westhampton Beach, NY (18 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Salary: $20.77 / per hour Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs....

Top Pay-HHA & Pca Positions-Call Today

  • Greenlawn, NY (22 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenlawn, NY (22 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 3 days ago

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS-(Suffolk County Long Island) HHA'S AND PCA'S HELPING HANDS CURRENTLY HAS NUMEROUS 4-12 HOUR CASES IN SUFFOLK COUNTY WHICH PAY UP TO $24.OO AN HOUR. Must have: WEEKENDS AVAILABLE...

Home Health Aide (HHA)

  • West Haven, CT (23 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Haven, CT (23 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 3 days ago

is required Position Summary: Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist The Home Health Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or...

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Riverhead, NY (15 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Riverhead, NY (15 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

Personal Care Aide (Bilingual)

  • Central Islip, NY (17 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Central Islip, NY (17 miles from Rocky Point, NY)
  • 4 days ago

shopping, and more Career Growth We'll help you keep learning and moving forward Your Role as a Caregiver: Bring comfort and companionship to clients in their homes Help with daily care like dressing, bathing...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Rocky Point, NY

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Rocky Point, 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
18.1%
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 Rocky Point, NY
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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