Home Health Aide Jobs in Hannastown, 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

  • Blawnox, PA (23 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Blawnox, PA (23 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 8 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...

Home Health Aide - Day Shift

  • Jeannette, PA (6 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Jeannette, PA (6 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 15 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...

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Elderton, PA (24 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Elderton, PA (24 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • moments ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • North Apollo, PA (16 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • moments ago
  • North Apollo, PA (16 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • moments ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Ford City, PA (24 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Ford City, PA (24 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • moments ago

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

Direct Support Professional

  • North Versailles, PA (16 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • North Versailles, PA (16 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

Position: Direct Support Professional Location: Lynda Lane, North Versailles area of Pittsburgh! Pay Range: From $18.25/hour up to $20.96/hour, based on education and years of experience working...

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

  • Grapeville, PA (5 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Grapeville, PA (5 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands Caregiver Qualifications: High school diploma or GED Able to pass...

Caregiver

  • Pittsburgh, PA (21 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA (21 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago

Assist the resident with ambulation or exercise. Aid with medication management as directed by registered nurse or assigned by a licensed practical nurse....

Resident Caregiver - Memory Care - Full-time - Days

  • Monroeville, PA (15 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Monroeville, PA (15 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago

care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, activities, orientation, and information needs....

Direct Support Professional

  • Monroeville, PA (15 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Monroeville, PA (15 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 21 hours ago

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the...

Personal Care Aide

  • Greensburg, PA (2 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Greensburg, PA (2 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 22 hours ago

As a Personal Care Aide, you will: Assist patients with daily hygiene activities, such bathing, grooming, toileting and elimination, and nutritional intake....

Hospice Care Consultant

  • Irwin, PA (12 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Irwin, PA (12 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 23 hours ago

Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option and Victorian Home Care....

CareGiver

  • United, PA (9 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • United, PA (9 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 23 hours ago

You may be asked to do light housekeeping, companionship, outings, medical appointments, showers, toileting, medication reminders, dressing, grooming, oral care, escorting, transferring, or any other...

(HHA) Day Room Aide - Full Time Daylight - Greensburg (On-site)

  • Greensburg, PA (2 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensburg, PA (2 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities The Home Health Aide plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, personalized care to our Seniors....

Direct Care Worker

  • Plum, PA (15 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plum, PA (15 miles from Hannastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities for Direct Care Workers, DCW: Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming Toileting Nail care Range of motion / exercises Transfers / use of mechanical lifting...

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
Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Training Program/ Certification CourseBecome A Certified Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, or Caregiver!!Do You Want To...
Home Work: Organisational Development for Everyone in Health and Care
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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Hannastown, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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