Home Health Aide Jobs in Danville, 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

  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Mount Carmel, PA (17 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mount Carmel, PA (17 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 7 hours ago

care, and other activities of daily living....

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Caregiver

  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Muncy, PA (17 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Muncy, PA (17 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 7 hours ago

Hourly Pay: Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Direct Care Worker to provide assistance with activities of daily living....

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Personal Care Aide

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Milton, PA (8 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milton, PA (8 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Flexible schedules Paid Travel between visits Caregiver Responsibilities: Personal Care: Bathing, dressing, grooming Home Support: Housework, laundry, meal prep Transportation: errands, groceries, appointments...

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Personal Care Aides

  • Traditional Home Health Care
  • Sunbury, PA (12 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunbury, PA (12 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Now Hiring: Personal Care Aides (PCA), Direct Care Workers (DCW), Caregivers and Home Health Aides (HHA) Pay Range: $11.50-$14.00 per hour IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR: Middleburg, PA - Monday through Friday...

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Home Health Aide

  • Krapf School Bus, Inc
  • Milton, PA (8 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milton, PA (8 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Aid clients with personal care tasks (bathing, grooming, dressing). Provide companionship and emotional support. Assist with mobility and transferring....

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Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

  • Keystone Human Services
  • Northumberland, PA (6 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Northumberland, PA (6 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 6 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...

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Home health aide

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Danville, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Danville, PA
  • 7 days ago

As a BAYADA HHA, you'll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with: Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc....

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Caregiver

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Millville, PA (14 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Millville, PA (14 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 7 days ago

a Home Health Aide....

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Hospice Care Consultant

  • Gentiva Health Services
  • Shamokin Dam, PA (12 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Shamokin Dam, PA (12 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Lead with purpose. Advocate with heart. Make a lasting difference. Join our growing team as a Hospice Care Consultant (HCC) - a strategic sales representative who champions our mission...

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Home Care Aide - driving required

  • Help at Home
  • Shamokin, PA (17 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Shamokin, PA (17 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community! We are offering a *$1,000 sign-on bonus for compassionate and reliable caregivers who can provide in-home support to clients and assist with...

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Registered Nurse-Home Health Visits

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Bloomsburg, PA (12 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bloomsburg, PA (12 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 8 days ago

You have chosen to deny this site access to your location - please change your preference in your browser if you wish to use this function. Area: Registered Nurse Employment Type: Full time...

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Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

  • Interim Healthcare
  • Muncy, PA (17 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Muncy, PA (17 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 9 days ago

What You'll Do as a Personal Care Aide: Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene Assist with household tasks like meal preparation, shopping, and errands...

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Personal Care Assistants

  • Traditional Home Health Care
  • Ashland, PA (21 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Ashland, PA (21 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Job duties include: Assist patients with personal care services (bathing, grooming, dressing) Companionship Light housekeeping and chores Respecting the patient's privacy and maintaining confidentiality...

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Home Health Aide

  • Age In Place Home Care
  • Mount Carmel, PA (17 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Mount Carmel, PA (17 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Home Health Aide Mount Carmel, PA 2 DAYS AGO 22567069 Summary Mount Carmel, PA In-Person $12.00 per Hour 0 Years Experience Secondary education, no high school diploma (grades 9-12) No Commission 40.00...

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Home Health Aide

  • Country View Family Farms
  • Sunbury, PA (12 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sunbury, PA (12 miles from Danville, PA)
  • 18 days ago

Home Health Aide SUNBURY, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22564450 Summary SUNBURY, PA Remote Competitive Salary 0 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 30.00 hours per...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Danville, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Danville, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.6%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Danville, PA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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