Home Health Aide Jobs in Yorktown Heights, 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

  • Purchase, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Purchase, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, 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...

Direct Support Professional $22 per hour

  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • moments ago
  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • moments ago

The Direct Support Personnel I works directlywith the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living andadaptive skills....

Companion Caregiver For Elderly

  • Allendale, NJ (24 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Allendale, NJ (24 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: Aiding with activities of daily living Assisting with shopping, errands & transportation Pick up prescriptions & assist with telehealth visits Light housekeeping Meal preparation...

Caregiver / Personal Assistant (PCA Filipino or Spanish Bilingual)

  • Spring Valley, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Spring Valley, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

RESPONSIBILITIES : Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual...

Caregiver / HHA Weekly Pay

  • Ridgefield, CT (15 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (15 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture...

PCA and HHA

  • Spring Valley, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Spring Valley, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

Job type - Fulltime/ Parttime/ per Diem we are seeking compassionate and reliable personal care aides (PCA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide in-home care and support for elderly or disabled individuals...

Home Health Aide (HHA) (PCA) (PA's)

  • Spring Valley, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Spring Valley, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

Are you a certified Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide in the state of NY? Want a flexible work schedule? Do you have passion for all of your patient's and have great interpersonal skills?...

Direct Support Professional ($22.00 per hour)

  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Plains, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The Direct Support Personnel I works directlywith the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living andadaptive skills....

Home Health Aide - VNS in Westchester

  • Brewster, NY (13 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brewster, NY (13 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago

As a home health aide with VNS in Westchester you will provide exceptional care that our clients rely on to stay safe at home....

DSP (Direct Support Professional)

  • Irvington, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvington, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago

care or other related fields compassionate and caring demeanor ability to build rapport with clients excellent written and verbal communication skills SCIP certification is a plus AMAP certification...

Day Hab Direct Support Professional - Route 6 / 37.5 hours weekly - Monday thru Friday 8:00a-3:30p

  • Carmel, NY (10 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carmel, NY (10 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Day Hab Direct Support Professional - Route 6 / 37.5 hours weekly - Monday thru Friday 8:00a-3:30p Overview Requisition Number: 5309 Date Posted: 7/16/2025 Location: Route 6 Center Address: 1938...

Direct Support Professional - Mooney / 38 hrs weekly Wednesday thru Friday 2p-10p, Saturday 8a-10p

  • Holmes, NY (18 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Holmes, NY (18 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Direct Support Professional - Mooney / 38 hrs weekly Wednesday thru Friday 2p-10p, Saturday 8a-10p Overview Requisition Number: 5197 Date Posted: 7/16/2025 Location: MooneyHill House City: Holmes...

HHA/PCA Needed Rockland Location

  • Spring Valley, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring Valley, NY (17 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Are you a certified Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide in the state of NY? Want a flexible work schedule? Do you have passion for all of your patient's and have great interpersonal skills?...

Hospice Aide Westchester - (Certified HHA)

  • Tarrytown, NY (14 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (14 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Performs emptying and recording of patient's drainage collection devices; performs and assists patients with activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, shaving, oral hygiene, with special attention...

Home Health Nurse

  • Scarsdale, NY (18 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (18 miles from Yorktown Heights, NY)
  • 1 day ago

City/State:**Scarsdale, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**CHHA - Nursing Westchester**Bargaining Unit:**NYSNA**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**DAYS VARY**Scheduled Hours:**8:30 AM-5...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Yorktown Heights, NY

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Highest Education Level

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


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