Home Health Aide Jobs in Avondale, 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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LPN / RN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • Chester, PA (20 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chester, PA (20 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Chester, PA and surrounding areas. Angels of Care has been caring for the...

Enhanced Support Partner (Direct Support Professional)

  • Aston, PA (17 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Aston, PA (17 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

Services include direct support in the form of community involvement and/or accommodation with all activities of daily living including personal care, communication, transportation and inclusive social...

Support Partner (Direct Support Professional)

  • Springfield, PA (23 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Springfield, PA (23 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 6 hours ago

Services include that of community involvement and/or accommodation with activities of daily living including personal care, communication, transportation and recreation....

Weekend Caregiver

  • Media, PA (19 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Media, PA (19 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 10 hours ago

Some other roles that are similar include: companion worker, caregiver, Live In Caregiver, patient care tech, certified nursing assistant (CNA), certified home health aide (CHHA), home health aide (...

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

  • Coatesville, PA (10 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Coatesville, PA (10 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Are you a dedicated Personal Care Assistant ready to make a significant impact? The Stepping Stones Group is excited to invite you to join our team in Coatesville, PA!...

Bilingual Home Care Aide

  • New Castle, DE (15 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Castle, DE (15 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community!** **Start your career with the nation's leading provider of in-home support to seniors and become a hero for someone in your community.** **Why...

Personal Care Assistant

  • Woodlyn, PA (22 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodlyn, PA (22 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 1 day ago

care assistance maintaining the independence of the participant to conduct activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming Assist participants in the maintenance of physical...

Caregiver

  • West Chester, PA (13 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Chester, PA (13 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Here's why: You provide exceptional, personalized care to support seniors in their activities of daily living....

Direct Support Professional

  • Newtown Square, PA (20 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newtown Square, PA (20 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 1 day ago

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!...

Home Health Aide, Home Health Visits

  • Coatesville, PA (10 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Coatesville, PA (10 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Health Aides / CNA - Certified Nurse Aide : Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming Toileting Nail care Range of motion / exercises Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices...

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Coatesville, PA (10 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Coatesville, PA (10 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 2 days ago

We have a Full Time Registered Nurse opportunity open now doing Home Health Visits for adults and seniors throughout Southern Chester County. Flexible schedules, 1:1 care, and great work/life...

Experienced Caregiver

  • West Chester, PA (13 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (13 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities include: Personal care assistance - including toileting & bathing Meal preparation Light housekeeping Medication reminders Companionship Making a positive difference in the lives of...

Immediate Openings - Caregiver

  • Paoli, PA (20 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Paoli, PA (20 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 2 days ago

care needs Help keep Clients' environment clean and organized Remind Client to take self-administered medications Successful applicants will meet the following requirements: You must have a minimum...

Home Care Aide

  • New Castle, DE (15 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (15 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community! Start your career with the nation's leading provider of in-home support to seniors and become a hero for someone in your community. Why should you...

Caregiver

  • Bear, DE (15 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bear, DE (15 miles from Avondale, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Avondale, PA

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Avondale, 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
18.1%
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 Avondale, PA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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