Home Health Aide Jobs in Lake Harmony, 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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Direct Support Professional IDD

  • Mountain Top, PA (16 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Mountain Top, PA (16 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 17 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

  • Drums, PA (18 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Drums, PA (18 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 28 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...

In Home Caregiver

  • Slatington, PA (22 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Slatington, PA (22 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 16 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

  • Slatington, PA (22 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Slatington, PA (22 miles from Lake Harmony, 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 - No Experience Required

  • Slatington, PA (22 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Slatington, PA (22 miles from Lake Harmony, 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 Care Aide

  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 60+ 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 (PCA)

  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Are you a dedicated Personal Care Assistant ready to make a significant impact? The Stepping Stones Group is excited to invite you to join our team in Scranton, PA!...

Home Health Aides

  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Medication reminders, personal care and hygiene, ambulation errands, doctors appointments, meals, light basic work, companionship and other duties as assigned....

Caregiver for Families

  • South Sterling, PA (20 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • South Sterling, PA (20 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Personal Care Aides - Immediate Openings

  • Bartonsville, PA (18 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bartonsville, PA (18 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Now Hiring: Personal Care Aides (PCA), Direct Care Workers (DCW), Caregivers and Home Health Aides (HHA) Immediate Openings: All Shifts: Full-time, Part-time, Weekdays, Weekends, Overnights; Experience...

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

  • Kingston, PA (20 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kingston, PA (20 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 4 days ago

***Attractive Paid Time Off Package*** Work Close To Home Competitive Rates **Private Duty** Job Title: Home Health Aide, HHA Job Location : Kingston, PA Monday-Friday Day Shift Why Choose Traditional...

CareGiver

  • Hanover Township, PA (16 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hanover Township, PA (16 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 4 days 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...

Direct Support Professional - PA

  • Stroudsburg, PA (19 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stroudsburg, PA (19 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Supervise Daily Activities : Support individuals with personal care, life skills, and social activities....

Caregiver possible live in

  • Lehighton, PA (15 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lehighton, PA (15 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Caregiver possible live in (Lehighton) compensation: Negotiable employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Caregiver Looking for female caregiver possible live in. Must have car...

School Based Personal Care Aide PCA

  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Lake Harmony, PA)
  • 7 days ago

team who provide hands-on personal care, report changes in the clients condition, perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services, and provide incidental/instrumental activities...

Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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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,...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Lake Harmony, 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 Lake Harmony, 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 Lake Harmony, PA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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