Home Health Aide Jobs in Canadensis, 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

  • Blairstown, NJ (21 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Blairstown, NJ (21 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

REM 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 right...

Caregiver for Families

  • Dingmans Ferry, PA (11 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dingmans Ferry, PA (11 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Tamiment, PA (15 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Tamiment, PA (15 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Caregiver

  • Johnsonburg, NJ (24 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Johnsonburg, NJ (24 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Lackawaxen, PA (23 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lackawaxen, PA (23 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Personal Care Aides - Immediate Openings

  • Bartonsville, PA (14 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bartonsville, PA (14 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 3 hours ago

Now Hiring: Personal Care Aides (PCA), Direct Care Workers (DCW), Caregivers and Home Health Aides (HHA) Immediate Openings: All Shifts: Full-time, Part-time, Weekdays, Weekends, Overnights; Experience...

Direct Support Professional/PT

  • Milford, PA (19 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Milford, PA (19 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 8 hours ago

Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing and hygiene, as well as household chores like laundry, cleaning, and decorating, to maintain a comfortable living environment....

Direct Support Professional - PA

  • Stroudsburg, PA (17 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stroudsburg, PA (17 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 1 day ago

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

CAREGiver

  • Gouldsboro, PA (15 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gouldsboro, PA (15 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 1 day ago

All applicants must be willing and able to perform the following job duties: Personal Care (grooming, dressing, hygiene, bathing, toileting) Assist with Redirection, Stand-by Assist, Safety & Supervision...

Direct Support Professional

  • Spring Brook Township, PA (18 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Spring Brook Township, PA (18 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 3 days ago

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

NON-DRIVING Direct Care Worker

  • Bartonsville, PA (14 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bartonsville, PA (14 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 4 days ago

DESCRIPTION: The Direct Care Worker provides personal care and/or related services in the home....

Direct Support Professional

  • Mount Bethel, PA (22 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Bethel, PA (22 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Caregiver for Child

  • Bushkill, PA (11 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bushkill, PA (11 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Develop a successful interpersonal relationship with our clients Personal care services (ie bathing/ grooming, skin care, mouth care, dressing, and toileting) Assist with ambulation and transfers Meal...

RN / LPN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • Stroudsburg, PA (17 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Stroudsburg, PA (17 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 10 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...

Overnight Caregiver in Bangor

  • Bangor, PA (24 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bangor, PA (24 miles from Canadensis, PA)
  • 11 days ago

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

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Canadensis, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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