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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Caregiver

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Manlius, NY (11 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Manlius, NY (11 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

You will assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs, as well as help residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and...

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Direct Support Professional - Day Services - Spotlight Studios

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

Direct Support Professionals provide essential daily support, assisting with transportation, and personal care while ensuring that care plans, medications, and guidelines are followed with precision...

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Personal Care Aide (PCA)

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

Job Requirements: Valid Personal Care Aide ( PCA ) or Home Health Aide ( HHA ) Certification Must be willing to work in Auburn, NY R eliable transportation Weekday and weekend availability, 8am-5pm...

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Home Health Aide

  • Helio Health
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 4 days ago

To support the mission of Helio Health, Inc. the Home Health Aide for the Aging In Place Program assists individuals with activities of daily living and health related tasks to help the individuals...

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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Liberty Resources
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 7 days ago

, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, mileage reimbursement What You’ll Do as a Direct Support Professional Provide personcentered support to individuals with disabilities Assist with daily living needs, personal...

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Direct Support Professional MH-AM (60166)

  • ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC
  • Fulton, NY (22 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fulton, NY (22 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Direct Support Professional MH-AM (60166) Fulton - Fulton, NY 13069 Apply Overview Salary Range $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Per Diem Education Level None Apply Description Direct Support...

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Personal Care Aide needed

  • Camillus, NY (7 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Camillus, NY (7 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 8 days ago

un Personal Care Aide needed (Camillus) Cedarvale near Howlett hill compensation: $28 employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Personal Care Aide Personal Care Aide needed...

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Direct Support Professional Take A Break (MS-AS) (60199)

  • ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC
  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Direct Support Professional Take A Break (MS-AS) (60199) Liverpool - Syracuse, NY 13088 Apply Overview Salary Range $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly Position Type Per Diem Education Level None Apply...

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LIFE Counselor/Direct Support Professional (FT & PT Available)

  • LAUNCH
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 17 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 17 days ago

You are scheduled and paid for the hours you’re hired for—if a client cancels, we help find additional hours No personal care or medication administration required Flexible scheduling Benefits Include...

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Direct Support Professional SRS-KB (60146)

  • ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC
  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 17 days ago

Direct Support Professional SRS-KB (60146) Liverpool - Syracuse, NY 13088; Main Office - Syracuse, NY 13208 Apply Overview Salary Range $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly Position Type Per Diem Education...

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Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional(s) - Now Hiring in East Syracuse Area!

  • Arc of Onondaga
  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Arc of Onondaga is looking to hire people interested in and/or those with experience as caregivers, Home Health Aides, direct care providers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Personal Care Assistants...

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Home Health Aide

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Manlius, NY (11 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Manlius, NY (11 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 27 days ago

Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service...

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(CHHA) Certified Home Health Aide Trainee - Community Openings

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

Upon successful completion of the program, a stipend for uniforms will be given yearly WHAT DOES A HOME HEALTH AIDE DO?...

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Home Health Aide- Cayuga County

  • HCR Home Care
  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Auburn, NY (23 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Must have worked in a certified HHA or PCA capacity within the last 24 months (HCR will verify via the NYS DOH's Home Health Aide Registry)....

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Direct Support Professional (Residential Relief) Weekend Positions Available

  • Arc of Onondaga
  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Direct Support Professional - Residential (Relief) Weekend Relief Positions Available Liverpool | Cicero | Baldwinsville | Syracuse Area Looking for flexible weekend work that truly makes a...

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Demographic Data for Syracuse, NY

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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
26.8%
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 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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