Home Health Aide Jobs in Girard, 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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Home Health Aide - Pediatrics

  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 14 days ago

findings Aiding with activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care) Recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in patient status To qualify for a Home Health...

8am-4pm SAT/SUN Home Care Aide Jobs (PCA, HHA, CNA)

  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 6 hours ago

IND-A Job CategoryCNA Jobs, Home Health Aide Jobs, Personal Care Aide Jobs Days - Personal Care Aide (PCA) Jobs 2 Hr Shifts - HHAs, CNAs, CareGivers - Help Local Veterans!...

Weekend Shifts (Girard) Personal Care Aides & Caregivers

  • Girard, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Girard, PA
  • 6 hours ago

Weekend Shifts (Girard) Personal Care Aides & Caregivers Per Diem Girard, PA Posted 4 days ago CareGivers Home Care Making home care a real comfort......

CNA Hospice Aide

  • Waterford, PA (16 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waterford, PA (16 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Provides personal care services to patients....

8am-4pm SAT/SUN – Home Care Aide Jobs (PCA, HHA, CNA)

  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 2 days ago

IND-A Job Category CNA Jobs, Home Health Aide Jobs, Personal Care Aide Jobs...

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Caregiver / $13.50 / Meadville area

  • Meadville, PA (23 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Meadville, PA (23 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 3 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...

Caregiver

  • Meadville, PA (23 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Meadville, PA (23 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 3 days ago

As a Caregiver, you will: Support clients with activities of daily living, such as, light housekeeping, preparing a meal, assisting with personal hygiene, grocery shopping Provide companionship and...

Direct Care Worker

  • Harborcreek, PA (23 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Harborcreek, PA (23 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 5 days ago

As a BAYADA HHA, youll 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. + Household...

Personal Care Aide-Meadville

  • Meadville, PA (23 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Meadville, PA (23 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 6 days ago

.) * Perform any personal care for the consumer as needed. * Assist with ambulation(walking) when consumer uses mechanical aids such as a walker. * Other duties as assigned....

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / $14.50 / Erie area

  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Joining our team as a **Direct Support Professional** means making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities while gaining rewarding...

Part-Time Aide- Personal Care Home- 3rd shift

  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Part-Time Aide- Personal Care Home- 3rd shift Part-Time Aide- Personal Care Home Personal Care Home 810 Walnut Street, Erie, PA, United States $14.85 3rd shift position for Friday and Saturdays 11:00pm...

HAB TECH / Direct Support Professional

  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 10 days ago

We have current Home Health Aide / Habilitation Technician / Direct Support Professional openings in the following locations: City of Erie Lake City Fairview Harborcreek Edinboro Northeast BAYADA offers...

Caregiver

  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Real life experience Medical Benefits Flexible schedule - Full time and Part time opportunities Caregiver Responsibilities: Assisting with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) Assisting...

In Home Caregiver

  • Albion, PA (6 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Albion, PA (6 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 12 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....

Hospice Aide

  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Erie, PA (15 miles from Girard, PA)
  • 15 days ago

As a Hospice Nursing Aide (CNA), you will be: Responsible for providing direct patient care and assistance in accordance with plan of care Aiding with activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Girard, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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