Home Health Aide Jobs in New York

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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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...

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Auburn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, NY
  • 1 day 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...

Home Health Aide

  • Staten Island, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Staten Island, 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
  • 9 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 9 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....

Home Health Aide Trainee

  • Bellona, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellona, NY
  • 4 days ago

Verified Skill - Skillfully and safely perform all activities listed on the home health aide competency test. Demonstrate Knowledge - Score 80% or higher on the Home Health Aide quizzes and exams....

Direct Support Professional

  • Staten Island, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Staten Island, NY
  • 45+ days ago

New and exciting opportunities are available for Direct Care and Group Home workers located in all 5 boroughs! Are you looking to make a difference? If Youre passionate about helping individuals...

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available

  • Levittown, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Levittown, NY
  • 1 hour 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
  • 2 hours ago
  • East Northport, NY
  • 2 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 - Day Programs

  • Rotterdam, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Rotterdam, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Apply Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Join Our Team - Earn Up to $18.50 as a Fully Trained DSP! Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference in people's...

Personal Care Aide (PCA) Home Health Aide (HHA) (Sign On Bonus)

  • Auburn, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Auburn, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Position: Personal Care Aide (PCA) / Home Health Aide (HHA) Locations: Cayuga and Onondaga County Pay: $18.10 - $19.10/hr Plus: $1000 Retention Bonus and many more incentives Schedule: Full-time, part-time...

Direct Care/Caregiver - $20.25/hr Beacon, NY

  • Beacon, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Beacon, NY
  • 2 hours ago

At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! NEW INCREASED PAYRATE! It's 2025... time for YOU to make $20.25! Location: Beacon, NY Available Schedules: Sunday 9:00 AM - 9:00...

Home Health Nurse

  • North Tonawanda, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • North Tonawanda, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Home Health Nurse** **Location:** Home Care-Niagara County Location of Job: US:NY:North Tonawanda Work Type: Full-Time **Shift:** Shift 1 Job Description **Summary:** Coordinates the total Plan of...

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

  • Far Rockaway, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Far Rockaway, NY
  • 4 hours ago

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

Meal Preparation g.Assisting with Medical Supplies/Equipment h.Positioning i. Grooming j. Toileting k.Transferring l. Personal Emergency Response m. Routine Skin Care n....

Home Health Aide

  • Jamestown, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Jamestown, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Home Health Aide** **Location:** Home Care-Chautauqua-Jamestown Location of Job: US:NY:Jamestown Work Type: Part-Time **Shift:** Shift 1 Job Description **Summary:** To provide personal care, health...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in New York 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 New York
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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