Home Health Aide Jobs in Westbury, 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

Assist individuals with activities of daily living Support individuals to establish functional independence in specific skill areas, implement individual’s staff action plan goals and objectives and...

Home Health Aide

  • Jericho, NY (2 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Jericho, NY (2 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 45+ 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...

Staff Home Health Aide

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 10 days ago

As a Staff Home Health Aide with VNS Health Personal Care, you will provide exceptional care that our clients rely on to stay safe at home....

Direct Support Professional

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

New and exciting opportunities are available for Direct Care and Group Home workers located! Are you looking to make a difference? If Youre passionate about helping individuals with intellectual...

Nanny Caregiver Needed for Two Young Children on Flexible Schedule

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Were looking for a caring, dependable, and engaging full-time nanny to care for our sweet 2-year-old, starting in August. Our 5-year-old will be in school most days until at least 3 PM, with...

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available

  • Levittown, NY (5 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Levittown, NY (5 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 18 hours 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....

Memory Care Caregiver

  • East Northport, NY (15 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • East Northport, NY (15 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Responsibilities What you will do as a Caregiver Enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with mobility needs and daily living activities, including housekeeping, bathing, grooming, and routine...

Direct Support Professional Non-Driving - FAR009 - Fri-Tue 4PM-12AM

  • Far Rockaway, NY (14 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Far Rockaway, NY (14 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 21 hours ago

lift), specifically staff will perform all aspects of the task i.e., showering, shaving, toileting, hand washing, mouth care.15....

Caregiver Needed for Special Needs Young Adult

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Needed to assist high functioning young adult with accomplishing activities of daily living, with goal of independence. Must be able to deal with difficult personalities....

Caregiver needed for Young Adult on Autism Spectrum, Tue-Thu

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Needed to assist high functioning young adult with accomplishing activities of daily living, with goal of independence. Must be able to deal with difficult personalities....

Caregiver Needed for One Toddler, Flexible Start Date

  • Hawthorne, NY (24 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hawthorne, NY (24 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We seek a caring and reliable babysitter for our toddler starting this summer for the occasional date night or daytime errand. The babysitter provides a safe environment, supervises playtime, and...

Looking for a caregiver/housekeeper

  • Great Neck, NY (6 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Great Neck, NY (6 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a caregiver/housekeeper. I'm a C-7-T-1 quadriplegic spinal cord injury person male. No experience is necessary Will train if needed. Tasks are assistance with getting out of bed (hoyer...

Bilingual Spanish HHA

  • West Hempstead, NY (7 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hempstead, NY (7 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Eprine Home Care is America's First Choice for home care is seeking Bilingual Aides Eprine Home Care has immediate work for HHAs; flexible schedules, including weekends and "overnight" cases....

Direct Support Professional - FT/PT/Per Diem

  • Bethpage, NY (6 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethpage, NY (6 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Order Number: DG0266437 Job Title: Direct Support Professional - FT/PT/Per Diem Company: ACLD Location: Bethpage, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not...

Direct Support Professional

  • East Northport, NY (15 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Northport, NY (15 miles from Westbury, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Order Number: DG0266890 Job Title: Direct Support Professional Company: ACLD Location: East Northport, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Westbury, NY

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Highest Education Level

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


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