Home Health Aide Jobs in Blakeslee, 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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Direct Support Professional IDD

  • Mountain Top, PA (23 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mountain Top, PA (23 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 8 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...

Direct Support Professional

  • Bath, PA (19 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bath, PA (19 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 7 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...

Direct Support Professional

  • Mount Bethel, PA (23 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Mount Bethel, PA (23 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • moments ago

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

Direct Support Professional/DSP

  • Wilkes Barre, PA (24 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (24 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 3 hours ago

The Direct Support Professional DSP provides personal care and incidental activities of daily living as assigned to clients in the Assisted Living/Adult Day Care home setting in accordance with applicable...

Home Health Aide, HHA (Mon-Fri Day Shift)

  • Lehighton, PA (16 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lehighton, PA (16 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 1 day ago

***Attractive Paid Time Off Package*** Work Close To Home Competitive Rates **Private Duty** Job Title: Home Health Aide, HHA Job Location : Lehighton, PA Monday-Friday Day Shift Why Choose Traditional...

Personal Care Aide - Immediate Opening

  • Nazareth, PA (22 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nazareth, PA (22 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring: Personal Care Aides (PCA), Direct Care Workers (DCW), Caregivers and Home Health Aides (HHA) Immediate Openings for: Nazareth: Part-time, Full-time, Weekends, Weekdays; Monday-Sunday 9am...

Direct Care Worker

  • Weatherly, PA (18 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Weatherly, PA (18 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Requisition #: 206002 Location: Weatherly, PA 18255 Category: Direct Care Worker Salary: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour Position Details Position Overview The Direct Care Worker (DCW) provides personal care...

Home Health Aide (HHA) - Pediatrics

  • Lehighton, PA (16 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lehighton, PA (16 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Aide: Minimum one year work experience Job Responsibilities for HHA - Home Health Aide: Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming Toileting Nail care Range of motion / exercises...

Home Health Aide / Direct Support Professional

  • Wilkes Barre, PA (24 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (24 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 2 days ago

with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation + Participate in community integration activities **Compensation & Schedule:** + Competitive pay rates starting at $17.50 with a weekly pay schedule +...

Direct Care Worker

  • Nazareth, PA (22 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nazareth, PA (22 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting....

Registered Nurse- Home Health Visits

  • East Stroudsburg, PA (19 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Stroudsburg, PA (19 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 4 days ago

We have full time, part time and per diem** **Registered Nurse** **opportunities open now doing home health visits throughout Monroe County, PA!** **_Flexible schedules, 1:1 care, and great...

RN / LPN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • Stroudsburg, PA (12 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stroudsburg, PA (12 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Wilkes Barre, PA (24 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (24 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

  • Wilkes Barre, PA (24 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (24 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 5 days ago

As a Direct Support Professional, you will support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting, teaching and assisting with daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating...

Overnight Caregiver in Bangor

  • Bangor, PA (21 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bangor, PA (21 miles from Blakeslee, PA)
  • 6 days ago

care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living....

Demographic Data for Blakeslee, PA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Blakeslee, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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