Home Health Aide Jobs in Oregon

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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Registered Nurse, Home Health $20k Bonus

  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Bonus: $20,000 Coverage Area: Grants Pass & surrounding area Shift: M-F 8am-5pm On Call: RNs cover on-call one week at a time. Current rotation...

Full-Time Caregiver Role!

  • Milwaukie, OR
  • 1 hour ago
  • Milwaukie, OR
  • 1 hour ago

. * Bathing, dressing, and toileting assistance * Medication assistance and/or administration Qualifications: * Must be legally eligible to work in the United States * 18 years old or older * Reliable...

Caregiver Positions Open Today!

  • Milwaukie, OR
  • 1 hour ago
  • Milwaukie, OR
  • 1 hour ago

. * Bathing, dressing, and toileting assistance * Medication assistance and/or administration Qualifications: * Must be legally eligible to work in the United States * 18 years old or older * Reliable...

$23.00/hr Weekend Caregiver's Needed!

  • Portland, OR
  • 1 hour ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 1 hour ago

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

Caregiver Needed - Apply Now!

  • Happy Valley, OR
  • 1 hour ago
  • Happy Valley, OR
  • 1 hour ago

. * Bathing, dressing, and toileting assistance * Medication assistance and/or administration Qualifications: * Must be legally eligible to work in the United States * 18 years old or older * Reliable...

Professional CareGiver Jackson County

  • Ashland, OR
  • 4 hours ago
  • Ashland, OR
  • 4 hours ago

Assist clients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming. Assist with personal care, including toileting and incontinence issues....

Lead Direct Support Professional

  • Forest Grove, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Forest Grove, OR
  • 7 hours ago

Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities, including personal care, meal preparation, emotional regulation, behavioral management, and assistance with activities of daily living...

Caregiver for DD individual

  • Portland, OR
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 20 hours ago

Duties include: Personal care/washing/dressing, Medication management Meal preparation Occasional light laundry, errands, and some social activities away from home....

Work Available Now Personal Care Aide/Caregiver

  • Newport, OR
  • 20 hours ago
  • Newport, OR
  • 20 hours ago

This care will range from assisting with the activities of daily living to companionship and homemaking services. This will be a one on one person or a couple, depending on the situation....

$18.50/hr Direct Support Professional

  • Salem, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 1 day ago

DSPs provide the supports people need to live self-directed lives, including caregiver supports like food prep, personal care, and following support plans....

Caregiver needed in Junction City

  • Junction City, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Junction City, OR
  • 1 day ago

Seeking a caregiver for Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.Please call ... for details and to schedule an interview.Local Junction City or close to Junction City/River road area caregiver only.MUST...

Direct Support Professional

  • Milwaukie, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukie, OR
  • 1 day ago

Please apply if you meet the following criteria: -Must be 18 years of age or older -Must be able to communicate fluently in English -Having some caregiving experience will be excellent -Provide...

In Home Caregiver

  • Bend, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Bend, OR
  • 1 day ago

care Providing transportation assistance, to our clients to and from appointments, and activities Offering companionship in a compassionate manner Complete required documentation timely and accurately...

Caregiver

  • Florence, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Florence, OR
  • 1 day ago

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

Home Care Aide

  • Veneta, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Veneta, OR
  • 1 day ago

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

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Oregon

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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