Home Health Aide Jobs in Saint Helens, 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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Caregiver - Assisted Living

  • Touchmark
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 1 day ago

, and other activities of daily living Answering call lights as soon as possible to ensure safety of residents Escorting residents to and from apartments, activities, and dining rooms In our memory...

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Lead Direct Support Professional IDD Services Adult group homes

  • AbleLight
  • Hillsboro, OR (24 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (24 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 5 days ago

Lead Direct Support Professional IDD Services Adult group homes AbleLight - 3.1 Hillsboro, OR Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health savings account AD&D...

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Director, Infection Prevention & Caregiver Health - Central Services

  • Peace Health
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 5 days ago

Lead with Purpose. Advance Caregiver Safety. Transform Healthcare. Director, Infection Prevention & Caregiver Health -Central Services PeaceHealth | Vancouver, Washington Make a Meaningful...

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Director, Infection Prevention & Caregiver Health

  • PeaceHealth
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 5 days ago

Director, Infection Prevention & Caregiver Health PeaceHealth - 3.3 Vancouver, WA Job Details Full-time $147,721 - $221,603 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance...

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Personal Care Assistant

  • Ambercare
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, and laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport clients to appointments and daily errands Caregiver Qualifications...

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Caregiver

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 8 days 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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Caregiver

  • Addus HomeCare
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 8 days ago

Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, and laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport clients to appointments and daily errands Caregiver Qualifications...

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Caregiver - Memory Care

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 13 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 13 days ago

This includes bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from programs and meals according to the individual service plan and individualized interventions....

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In-Home Caregiver- Day/Swing- Vancouver, WA

  • Fedelta Home Care LLC
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 20 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 20 days ago

For Washington State employees: Certified Nursing Assistant (C-NA), Home Care Aide (HCA), Home Health Aide (HHA) license is required and must remain in good standing during employment....

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Home Health Aide

  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 28 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 28 days ago

As a Home Health Aide (HHA), you will: Provide direct patient care to patient under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC)....

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LONGVIEW, KELSO Caregiver Healthcare

  • Korean Women's Association
  • Longview, WA (23 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Longview, WA (23 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

care assistant, respite caregiver, housekeeper personal care aide, care, caring, compassionate, nursing assistant, homecare assistant, chore worker, respite care, caretaker, home health aide, personal...

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WOODLAND, WA. Caregiver Healthcare

  • Korean Women's Association
  • Longview, WA (23 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Longview, WA (23 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

care assistant, respite caregiver, housekeeper personal care aide, care, caring, compassionate, nursing assistant, homecare assistant, chore worker, respite care, caretaker, home health aide, personal...

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VANCOUVER , Camas, Ridgefield Caregiver Healthcare

  • Korean Women's Association
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

care assistant, respite caregiver, housekeeper personal care aide, care, caring, compassionate, medical, caretaker, home health aide, personal care aide, attendant, health professional, medical assistant...

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BATTLE GROUND, VANCOUVER, LaCenter, Caregivers Home Care

  • Korean Women's Association
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

care assistant, respite caregiver, housekeeper personal care aide, care, caring, compassionate, medical, caretaker, home health aide, personal care aide, companion, attendant, health professionals,...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Community Services
  • Aloha, OR (24 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aloha, OR (24 miles from Saint Helens, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Among other things, you will: Support people with daily living tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, household routines, and community access....

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Demographic Data for Saint Helens, OR

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Saint Helens, OR

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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