Home Health Aide Jobs in Allensville, 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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Personal Care Aide

  • State College, PA (18 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • State College, PA (18 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

As a Personal Care Aide, you will: Assist patients with daily hygiene activities, such bathing, grooming, toileting and elimination, and nutritional intake....

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Huntingdon, PA (3 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Huntingdon, PA (3 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 23 hours ago

Health Aide, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, BHTs, and Youth Care Workers...

Sweet Dreams Home Health Aide-C.N.A.

  • State College, PA (18 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • State College, PA (18 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Health Aide (HHA)?...

Caregiver

  • State College, PA (18 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • State College, PA (18 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 3 days ago

All American Home Care LLC is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled Responsibilities: Companionship Assisting clients with ADL's Medication reminders light housekeeping grooming bathing documentation...

Home Health Aide (HHA) Training Program

  • State College, PA (18 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • State College, PA (18 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Responsibilities for HHA: + Activities of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Dressing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers /use of mechanical lifting...

Direct Support Professional

  • Spruce Creek, PA (14 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Spruce Creek, PA (14 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Health Aide, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, BHTs, and Youth Care Workers....

Caregivers needed Immediate openings for weekends and overnights

  • Huntingdon, PA (3 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntingdon, PA (3 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Care Professional Responsibilities (Non-Medical) Companionship Meal prep Light housekeeping Personal care (assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting) Alzheimer's/Dementia support Transportation Flexible...

Caregiver

  • Huntingdon, PA (3 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Huntingdon, PA (3 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 9 days ago

care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) Assisting with ambulating, transfers and range of motion....

Caregiver - Fulltime

  • Tyrone, PA (21 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tyrone, PA (21 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions! New and higher pay rates are now being offered, $11.30! No experience required! Arcadia Home Care and Staffing is hiring immediately for in home...

Caregiver in Lewistown

  • Lewistown, PA (14 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lewistown, PA (14 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 14 days ago

care activities \n \t Light housekeeping, errands, and transportation \n \t Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support \n \n...

Personal Care Aide

  • Tyrone, PA (21 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tyrone, PA (21 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Now offering Daily Pay for select positions! New and higher pay rates are now being offered, $11.30! No experience required! Arcadia Home Care and Staffing is hiring immediately for in home...

Personal Care Aides - Immediate Openings

  • Huntingdon, PA (3 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Huntingdon, PA (3 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 15 days ago

NOW HIRING: Personal Care Aides (PCA), Direct Care Workers (DCW), Caregivers and Home Health Aides (HHA) Traditional Home Care, a locally owned and operated Home Care Agency, has immediate openings...

Caregiver

  • State College, PA (18 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • State College, PA (18 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 16 days 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...

Caregiver

  • State College, PA (18 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • State College, PA (18 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Committed to enhancing client well-being and quality of life Skilled in direct care, including: Personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting) Mobility assistance and medication...

CGA - Lewistown (Juniata County) - Caregiver

  • Mifflintown, PA (24 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Mifflintown, PA (24 miles from Allensville, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Committed to enhancing client well-being and quality of life Skilled in direct care, including: Personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting) Mobility assistance and medication...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Allensville, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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