Home Health Aide Jobs in Columbia Cross Roads, 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 Aides

  • Mansfield, PA (13 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Mansfield, PA (13 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 23 hours 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...

Caregivers America - Sayre (Tioga County) - Caregiver

  • Tioga, PA (18 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tioga, PA (18 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 1 day 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...

Caregiver

  • Tioga, PA (18 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tioga, PA (18 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 1 day 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...

Caregiver & Companionship

  • East Smithfield, PA (9 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Smithfield, PA (9 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Monroeton, PA (18 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Monroeton, PA (18 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Columbia Cross Roads, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia Cross Roads, PA
  • 4 days ago

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

Resident Care Aide - Home Health Aide (HHA)

  • Waverly, NY (19 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Waverly, NY (19 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), according to their plan of care, individual needs and care preferences....

Caregiver / Companion for Older Adults

  • Lockwood, NY (23 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lockwood, NY (23 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Alzheimers Care *No previous...

Overnight In-Home Caregiver

  • Canton, PA (12 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Canton, PA (12 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Alzheimers Care Ability to...

HHA

  • Troy, PA (5 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Troy, PA (5 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 15 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...

Personal Care Aide

  • Big Flats, NY (23 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Big Flats, NY (23 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 18 days ago

Provide transportation, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping as needed. Support clients in completing activities of daily living....

Home Care Aide Hospice - Hospice - Full Time

  • Towanda, PA (18 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Towanda, PA (18 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 27 days ago

Provides personal care and help with ADLs under written plan, 7. Documents care provided in accordance with the Hospice Home Health Aide plan of care in a timely manner. 8....

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Corning, NY (23 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Corning, NY (23 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 27 days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

Personal Care Aide - Personal Care Home - Full Time

  • Towanda, PA (18 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Towanda, PA (18 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary: As a member of the Personal Care Home team, the Personal Care Home Aide assists the residents by providing care that allows the residents to function at their highest level....

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Caregiver / $13.75 / Wellsboro area

  • Troy, PA (5 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Troy, PA (5 miles from Columbia Cross Roads, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

care tasks (we’ll help you master these skills) You get to help empower people to live independently and be part of the community Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older Possess a high...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Columbia Cross Roads, PA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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