Home Health Aide Jobs in Shortsville, 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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Caregiver / Companion for Older Adults

  • Naples, NY (23 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Naples, NY (23 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Alzheimers Care *No previous...

Home Health Aide (HHA)

  • Brighton, NY (18 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brighton, NY (18 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Description: An HHA/PCA provides personal care, home management, and other related home health supportive services....

Hourly Caregiver Needed Urgent

  • Rochester, NY (22 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY (22 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Companionship Work duties include shopping, light chores, dressing assistance, meal preparation, and many other activities of daily living Learn a variety of medical terms, how to recognize medical...

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available

  • Brighton, NY (18 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brighton, NY (18 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

A big heart and a passion for helping people with tasks like bathing, housekeeping, and meal prep. Reliable transportation to zoom to your clients' homes and spread joy....

Penfield: Female Home Health Care Aide/Companion for Elderly Woman

  • Rochester, NY (22 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (22 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 3 days ago

We are a close, loving family in Penfield, NY. We are looking for a great fit to our family as a weekend caretaker/companion to our 87 year old Mom who lives with us in our home. We are looking...

Caregiver needed

  • Victor, NY (9 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Victor, NY (9 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a reliable person with transportation to work in Victor. The patient has ALS and has a tracheal vent, and has a feeding tube. The patient is not on a ventilator during the day,...

Home Health Aide Spanish

  • Rochester, NY (18 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (18 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Range of motion exercises Assistance in ambulation or exercises Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to: Bathing Shampooing Skin care/nail care Oral hygiene Shaving Dressing...

Home Health Aide

  • Rochester, NY (18 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (18 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Range of motion exercises Assistance in ambulation or exercises Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to: Bathing Shampooing Skin care/nail care Oral hygiene Shaving Dressing...

Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide

  • Rochester, NY (22 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (22 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

A New York State Personal Care Aide (PCA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification is required. Access to reliable transportation....

On-Call Home Health Aid (HHA)

  • East Rochester, NY (15 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Rochester, NY (15 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

The Home Health Aide works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and provides care in accordance with the DOH Matrix of permissible and non-permissible activities....

Home Health Aide - Nursing Student Eastern Region

  • Bellona, NY (19 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellona, NY (19 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Aids in patient/participant daily routine, activities include but are not limited to, personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparations....

Direct Support Professional II - Activities Coordinator

  • Webster, NY (19 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Webster, NY (19 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

to: meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and shopping Foster receptive and expressive communication through many different avenues including sign language, pictograms and electronic devices Navigate...

Direct Support Professional II - Medical Liaison

  • Webster, NY (19 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Webster, NY (19 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Facilitates and/or provides for the personal and physical care needed by each individual including tasks such as bathing, toileting, eating and dressing....

Recruiting cancer survivors/caregivers for 90 minute Zoom discussion

  • Rochester, NY (22 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (22 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Recruiting cancer survivors/caregivers for ~90 minute Zoom discussion compensation: $100 electronic gift card As part of a research study, we will have a group discussion via Zoom with about 10...

Direct Support Professional - Day Services - Canandaigua

  • Canandaigua, NY (10 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Canandaigua, NY (10 miles from Shortsville, NY)
  • 6 days ago

The Arc Ontario Direct Support Professional - Day Hab Salary: $17.50 - $18.64 Position Overview: Are you a compassionate people person who thrives in a positive team environment? At The Arc...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Shortsville, NY

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Highest Education Level

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


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