Home Health Aide Jobs in Syracuse, 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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Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 28 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...

Certified Home Health Aide Education Manager RN

  • North Syracuse, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Syracuse, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The Nursing Education Manager RN at PACE CNY ( 177 Lawrence Rd East North Syracuse, NY 13212) develops, plans, facilitates, and implements Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) training programs and projects...

2 Hr AM & PM Shifts – Home Care Aide Jobs (PCA, HHA, CNA)

  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Job Category CNA Jobs, Home Health Aide Jobs, Personal Care Aide Jobs...

Residential Direct Support Professional

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3 days ago

Residential Direct Support Professional Elmcrest Childrens Center Inc - 3.3 Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $23 - $25 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook...

Direct Support Professional

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3 days ago

Direct Support Professional Full time and Part time positions availableA Direct Support Professional assists an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the...

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential - Auburn

  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 6 days ago

You'll assist with daily activities like meal prep, personal care, and household tasks while ensuring that care plans, medications, and safety guidelines are followed with care....

Direct Support Professional - Baldwinsville, NY

  • Baldwinsville, NY (13 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baldwinsville, NY (13 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Direct Support Professional - Baldwinsville, NY Job Details Job Location Baldwinsville, NY - Baldwinsville, NY Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range $19.00 Job Shift Any Job Category...

Personal Care Aide

  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Provide medication management and assistance with bathing. Provide kind caring and reliable care....

Special Teams Home Health Aide

  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Salary Range: $18.10 - $22.00 Annually Role and Responsibilities The Special Teams Home Health Aide position for HCR Home Care requires the employee to be available during their designated shift as...

Personal Care Aide

  • Cicero, NY (8 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cicero, NY (8 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Essential Job Requirements: Must have valid Personal Care Aide (PCA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification Drivers preferred Must be willing to work in Cicero, NY Have compassion, reliability, trustworthiness...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 18 days ago

Assist individuals in completing personal care activities (e.g., hygiene) while ensuring an individuals privacy and promoting independence....

Caregiver

  • Phoenix, NY (17 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Phoenix, NY (17 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Grade 11 Part-Time - 29.5 Hours Per Week Monday to Thursday: 12pm - 5pm Friday: 7am - 5pm About Oswego County Opportunities Oswego County Opportunities is a private, nonprofit human service agency...

Home Health Aides / Personal Care Aide

  • Skaneateles, NY (14 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Skaneateles, NY (14 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 21 days ago

We are currently seeking energetic and passionate: Home Health Aides / Personal Care Aides.Schedule: All ShiftsSalary: $20/ hour for qualified individualsAide Responsibilities include:Assist Clients...

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available

  • Hastings, NY (21 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Hastings, NY (21 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 24 days 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....

Direct Support Professional - North Syracuse, NY

  • North Syracuse, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • North Syracuse, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 25 days ago

Goals include: Social skills - making community connections and friendships Independent living skills - grocery shopping, cooking, personal care tasks Participating in community activities Seeking a...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Syracuse, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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