Home Health Aide Jobs in Kutztown, 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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Registered Nurse, Home Health PRN

  • Gilbertsville, PA (18 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Gilbertsville, PA (18 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 24 days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Field Nurse Hourly: $42 - $49 / hour This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of hourly...

In Home Caregiver

  • Slatington, PA (16 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Slatington, PA (16 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Allentown, PA (17 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (17 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 25 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - $1,000 New Hire Bonus

  • Wescosville, PA (10 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Wescosville, PA (10 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 28 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - No Experience Required

  • Allentown, PA (17 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (17 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 28 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - $500 New Hire Bonus

  • Pottstown, PA (21 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Pottstown, PA (21 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 25 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - Weekly Pay

  • Sinking Spring, PA (20 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sinking Spring, PA (20 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Direct Support Professional

  • Bath, PA (24 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bath, PA (24 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 8 days 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...

Direct Support Professional

  • Bethlehem, PA (21 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bethlehem, PA (21 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 22 hours ago

$15 - $20 / per hour- Part-Time Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Direct Support Professional to provide support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental...

Direct Support Professional/DSP- Up to $17 per Hour

  • Pottstown, PA (21 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pottstown, PA (21 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

CONTRACTING WITH DTG This is an independent contractor opportunity for anyone who has ever worked as a: CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCA, Personal Care Assistant, Companion, HHA, Home Health Aide...

2nd Shift Direct Support Professional/DSP- Take Home $2,600+ Month (Drivers License Req.)

  • Bethlehem, PA (21 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethlehem, PA (21 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

CONTRACTING WITH DTG This is an independent contractor opportunity for anyone who has ever worked as a: CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCA, Personal Care Assistant, Companion, HHA, Home Health Aide...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Birdsboro, PA (19 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birdsboro, PA (19 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Caregiver Allentown 6pm-6am or 9am

  • Allentown, PA (17 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (17 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Caregivers Needed for Elderly Client in Allentown, PA Client needs walk by assistance, encouragement to participate in activities, assistance eating and companionship. Do you feel passionate about...

PCA (Personal Care Assistant)

  • Whitehall, PA (16 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Whitehall, PA (16 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

PCA (Personal Care Assistant) 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Whitehall Township, PA 18052 Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services to assist clients with...

Caregiver

  • Pottstown, PA (21 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pottstown, PA (21 miles from Kutztown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Here's why: You provide exceptional, personalized care to support seniors in their activities of daily living....

Demographic Data for Kutztown, PA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Kutztown, PA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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