Home Health Aide Jobs in Happy Valley, OR

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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RN, Public Home Health Nurse (FT, Days)

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • moments ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • moments ago

The self-directed public health nurse provides home care services to Kaiser Permanente patients in community based and facility settings. This position may provide nursing services to patients in...

$22.50/hr In Home Caregiver Needed! Full Time/Part Time

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 13 hours ago

, dressing, transferring, toileting, incontinence, feeding Assisting with IADL's (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Shopping, housekeeping, medication management, meal preparation Following each...

Weekend Registered Nurse, Home Health Per Diem

  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 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...

Experienced Caregiver

  • Gresham, OR (8 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gresham, OR (8 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Duties would include light housekeeping, some meal preparation, errands, and personal care for the wife. Because of lung issues, please refrain from all fragrances....

Experienced caregiver position/live in or live out

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Level 3 adult care home looking to hire experienced caregiver for advanced dementia patients 4 -5 days per week( weekends also) Background check and all classes necessary for Multnomah Co are...

Certified Home Health Aide (CNA) - Home Health

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Duties: Providing personal care including: Baths, Back rubs, Oral hygiene, Shampoos,Changing bed linen Assisting patients with dressing and undressing Skin care to prevent breakdown Assisting the patient...

NOC Shift Caregiver/ Med Tech

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met....

Looking For Part-Time Caregiver

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Duties include but are not limited to: -Bathing residents -Performing daily living needs for residents -Transfers including 1:1 -Daily Motion Exercises with all residents -Changing briefs and toileting...

Personal Home Care Assistant Nights

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago

DUTIES: assistance with ADL's, basic personal care, basic supra pubic catheter and colostomy care, computer charting, housekeeping, meal prep, walk and feed my sr dog 2 POSITIONS: 1: Every other Tuesday...

In Home Caregiver

  • Canby, OR (14 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Canby, OR (14 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago

She also needs 100% assistance with all transfers, bathing and grooming. She's not paralyzed but she lost her balance due to her traumatic brain injury....

Direct Support Professional-Care Staff

  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Major Tasks Required of Position: Assist supported individuals with basic needs including, but not limited to: personal care (including bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.), medication administration...

CAREGIVER - OR, Woodburn - Job

  • Woodburn, OR (24 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodburn, OR (24 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Here are some general expectations: You will provide personal care: assist elders with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility, possibly with walkers and...

Social Services: Direct Support Professional

  • Beaverton, OR (14 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (14 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 3 days ago

Make the world a better place, join our team! -Work alongside clients with diagnosed developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries to navigate doctors appointments, run everyday errands,...

Caregiver

  • West Linn, OR (8 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Linn, OR (8 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 3 days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

Immediate Need for Experienced Caregivers

  • Lake Oswego, OR (7 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (7 miles from Happy Valley, OR)
  • 3 days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Happy Valley, OR

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Happy Valley, OR 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 Happy Valley, OR
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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