Home Health Aide Jobs in Abbottstown, PA

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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Hospice Aide-Bridging Life-Baltimore County

  • Westminster, MD (23 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (23 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Previous experience as a CNA/Home Health Aide, preferably in a Medicare Certified Program, preferred....

Caregiver for Families

  • Lineboro, MD (14 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Lineboro, MD (14 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • moments ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Taneytown, MD (19 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Taneytown, MD (19 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • moments ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver

  • Parkton, MD (23 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Parkton, MD (23 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • moments ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Hampstead, MD (20 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Hampstead, MD (20 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • moments ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Direct Support Professional

  • New Cumberland, PA (22 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New Cumberland, PA (22 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

Supervise Daily Activities : Support individuals with personal care, life skills, and social activities....

Direct Care Worker

  • York, PA (10 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • York, PA (10 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago

Health Aide:** + Minimum one year work experience + Current HHA - Home Health Aide license listed in good standing with the board **Job Responsibilities for HHA Home Health Aide:** + Activities of...

Registered Nurse - Home Health Visits

  • Upperco, MD (24 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Upperco, MD (24 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse, RN, for a full time opportunity performing home health visits for our home visits office. This office services adult...

Caregiver

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

, dressing and toileting....

Direct Support Professional -Weekends

  • Westminster, MD (23 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (23 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, or other needs in keeping with their care requirements....

PCA Personal Care Assistant PCA Part Time Nights PCA

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking Personal Care Aides to join our team!...

PCA Personal Care Assistant PCA Part Time Days PCA

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking Personal Care Aides to join our team!...

Now Hiring: Weekday and Weekend Caregivers (York Co, PA)

  • Red Lion, PA (21 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Red Lion, PA (21 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

GET PAID FOR TAKING CARE OF FAMILY MEMBERS. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS! Immediate need for Caregivers willing to work weekends!! We have openings in Red Lion for Saturdays and Sundays. Home Helpers of...

Personal Care Aide (PCA)/Caregiver

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

You will make a difference in the lives of residents by assisting them with their activities of daily living....

Direct Support Professional - PA

  • New Cumberland, PA (22 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Cumberland, PA (22 miles from Abbottstown, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Supervise Daily Activities : Support individuals with personal care, life skills, and social activities....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Abbottstown, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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