Home Health Aide Jobs in Hamlin, 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 Care Aide

  • Hawley, PA (9 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hawley, PA (9 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community and we are offering a *$1,000 sign-on bonus to join our team! Start your career with the nations leading provider of in-home support to seniors and...

Personal Care Assistant - Full Time Days

  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 26 days ago

Provides direct participant care including but not limited to: Personal care, nutrition and hydration, obtain vital signs, assist with ambulation and transfers of participant and active and passive...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Forest City, PA (20 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Forest City, PA (20 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Health Aide, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, BHTs, and Youth Care Workers...

Caregiver dayshift

  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 1 day ago

health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers....

Direct Support Professional / DSP

  • Old Forge, PA (20 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Old Forge, PA (20 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 2 days ago

The Direct Support Professional DSP provides personal care and incidental activities of daily living as assigned to clients in the Assisted Living/Adult Day Care home setting in accordance with applicable...

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

  • Pittston, PA (21 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittston, PA (21 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities of the Personal Care Aide PCA: Travel from client to client through the day Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and...

Caregiver Hiring ASAP

  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 2 days ago

health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers....

Direct Support Professional

  • Hawley, PA (9 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hawley, PA (9 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Tobyhanna, PA (15 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tobyhanna, PA (15 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 3 days 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...

Caregivers needed Immediate openings for weekends and overnights

  • Dupont, PA (20 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dupont, PA (20 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Care Professional Responsibilities (Non-Medical) Companionship Meal prep Light housekeeping Personal care (assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting) Alzheimer's/Dementia support Transportation Flexible...

Nurse Care Giver - Part Time Work

  • Honesdale, PA (17 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Honesdale, PA (17 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Bathroom and Bathing assistance is needed, as well as cleaning and organizing. Must be able to start work immediately, on the same day that you call to interview....

Home Health Aide, HHA (Mon-Fri Day Shift)

  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 5 days ago

***Attractive Paid Time Off Package*** Work Close To Home Competitive Rates **Private Duty** Job Title: Home Health Aide, HHA Job Location : Scranton, PA Monday-Friday Day Shift ***NOW OFFERING A $2500...

Direct Support Professional

  • Honesdale, PA (17 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Honesdale, PA (17 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Job duties include: Assist individuals with personal care services (bathing, grooming, dressing) Companionship Appropriate communication/social skilled Light housekeeping and chores Ensuring a safe...

Home Health Aide

  • Hamlin, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Hamlin, PA
  • 9 days ago

Please click on I want to apply for referral information Other Than English Home Health Aide positions available, Full Time and Part Time available, hours and days to be arranged....

Caregiver in Scranton

  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (16 miles from Hamlin, PA)
  • 9 days ago

care activities \n \t Light housekeeping, errands, and transportation \n \t Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support \n \n...

Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Diploma in Caregiving,Home Health Aide& Nurse aide(3in1)
Become a certified home health aide with this comprehensive multiple module online training course. Master core caregiving competencies aligned with industry standards to provide compassionate,...
Home Health Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Certification Course
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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Hamlin, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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