Home Health Aide Jobs in Gwynedd Valley, 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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In Home Caregiver

  • Coopersburg, PA (22 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Coopersburg, PA (22 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 20 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver - No Experience Required

  • Zionsville, PA (23 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Zionsville, PA (23 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Coopersburg, PA (22 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Coopersburg, PA (22 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Home Health Aide Trainee

  • Bellmawr, NJ (23 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bellmawr, NJ (23 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Verified Skill - Skillfully and safely perform all activities listed on the home health aide competency test. Demonstrate Knowledge - Score 80% or higher on the Home Health Aide quizzes and exams....

LPN / RN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • Bensalem, PA (17 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bensalem, PA (17 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Bensalem, PA and surrounding areas. Angels of Care has been caring for the...

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Brain Injury

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (21 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (21 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Direct Support Professional Are you looking to build a career where youll make a real impact? Working at Bancroft will provide you with opportunities to grow professionally, find your...

Enhanced Support Partner (Direct Support Professional)

  • Aston, PA (23 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Aston, PA (23 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

Services include direct support in the form of community involvement and/or accommodation with all activities of daily living including personal care, communication, transportation and inclusive social...

Caregiver 6 hour shifts Bucks County / Furlong

  • Newtown, PA (17 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Newtown, PA (17 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

May include light housekeeping, running errands, meal preparation and laundry....

Direct Support Professional / DSP

  • Middle City West, PA (16 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Middle City West, PA (16 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Responsibilities for DSPs You will provide personal care assistance (dressing, bathing, grooming, etc.)...

Support Partner (Direct Support Professional)

  • Springfield, PA (17 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Springfield, PA (17 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 6 hours ago

Services include that of community involvement and/or accommodation with activities of daily living including personal care, communication, transportation and recreation....

Weekend Caregiver

  • Media, PA (20 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Media, PA (20 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 10 hours ago

Some other roles that are similar include: companion worker, caregiver, Live In Caregiver, patient care tech, certified nursing assistant (CNA), certified home health aide (CHHA), home health aide (...

Personal Care Assistant

  • Hilltown, PA (9 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hilltown, PA (9 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Daily errands Caregiver Qualifications: Able to pass a criminal background...

Direct Support Professional

  • Huntingdon Valley, PA (11 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntingdon Valley, PA (11 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 1 day ago

High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred Experience in a home health aide setting or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred....

Home Care Aide

  • Warminster, PA (10 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warminster, PA (10 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 1 day ago

of daily living, to recreational activities....

Caregiver

  • Lafayette Hill, PA (7 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette Hill, PA (7 miles from Gwynedd Valley, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities What you will do as a Caregiver Enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with mobility needs and daily living activities, including housekeeping, bathing, grooming, and routine...

Demographic Data for Gwynedd Valley, PA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Gwynedd Valley, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Gwynedd Valley, 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
18.1%
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 Gwynedd Valley, PA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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