Home Health Aide Jobs in Dallastown, 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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Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 45+ 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...

Registered Nurse, Home Health $15,000 Bonus

  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Bonus: $15000 Salary: $87000 - $107000 / year This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an...

Caregiver for Families

  • Lineboro, MD (15 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Lineboro, MD (15 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • moments ago

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

Caregiver

  • Parkton, MD (16 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Parkton, MD (16 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • moments ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Hampstead, MD (21 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Hampstead, MD (21 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • moments ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Upperco, MD (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Upperco, MD (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • moments ago

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

Emotional Support Personal Care Assistant, Doe Run

  • Manheim, PA (23 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Manheim, PA (23 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago

The Emotional Support Personal Care Assistant works with students with emotional or behavioral disabilities, providing personal care and emotional/behavioral support....

Life Skills Support Personal Care Assistant, Doe Run Elementary

  • Manheim, PA (23 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Manheim, PA (23 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago

The Life Skills Support Personal Care Assistant supports students with significant disabilities to develop daily living/life skills, in scheduled settings or inclusion....

Direct Care Worker

  • York, PA (15 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • York, PA (15 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 15 hours 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

  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Connections at Home via Willow Valley - Supported by Willow Valley - is the regions' premiere Lifecare Community for more than 30 years. We're seeking extraordinary PRN (as needed)...

Registered Nurse - Home Health Visits

  • Upperco, MD (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Upperco, MD (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse, RN, for a full time opportunity performing home health visits for our home visits office. This office services adult...

FT Life Skills Support Personal Care Assistant, Doe Run Elementary

  • Manheim, PA (23 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manheim, PA (23 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

The Life Skills Support Personal Care Assistant supports students with significant disabilities to develop daily living/life skills, in scheduled settings or inclusion....

FT Emotional Support Personal Care Assistant, Doe Run Elementary

  • Manheim, PA (23 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manheim, PA (23 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

The Emotional Support Personal Care Assistant works with students with emotional or behavioral disabilities, providing personal care and emotional/behavioral support....

Direct Care Worker

  • New Providence, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Providence, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Direct Support Professional - FLUENT IN ASL

  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

light household duties Participating in community events and activities Supporting healthy food choices and budget management Helping with hobbies, studies, and social activities Providing hygiene and bathing...

Demographic Data for Dallastown, PA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Dallastown, 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 Dallastown, 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 Dallastown, PA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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