Home Health Aide Jobs in Lurgan, 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

  • Carlisle, PA (24 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Carlisle, PA (24 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 10 hours ago

Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Direct Support Professional to provide support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them achieve their...

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Caregiver / $13.50 / Franklin area

  • Chambersburg, PA (12 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chambersburg, PA (12 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 3 days ago

care tasks (we'll help you master these skills) - You get to help empower people to live independently and be part of the community **Qualifications:** - Must be 18 years of age or older - Possess...

Anticipated Personal Care Assistant, CAESPA, 186 day, 7.5 hr

  • Chambersburg, PA (12 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chambersburg, PA (12 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Anticipated Personal Care Assistant, CAESPA, 186 day, 7.5 hr JobID: 3954 Position Type: Instructional Support Staff/Personal Care Assistant Date Posted: 7/9/2025 Location: Chambersburg Senior High Date...

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

  • Chambersburg, PA (12 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chambersburg, PA (12 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 4 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 Chambersburg, PA!...

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Gardners, PA (20 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gardners, PA (20 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • East Waterford, PA (16 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Waterford, PA (16 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Blairs Mills, PA (13 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Blairs Mills, PA (13 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Rockhill Furnace, PA (16 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockhill Furnace, PA (16 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Greencastle, PA (22 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Greencastle, PA (22 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

Intellectual Disability- Direct Support Professional

  • Chambersburg, PA (12 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chambersburg, PA (12 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 15 days ago

As a Direct Support Professional, you will support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting, teaching and assisting with daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating...

Direct Support Professional

  • Carlisle, PA (24 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Carlisle, PA (24 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 16 days ago

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

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Mount Union, PA (21 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Mount Union, PA (21 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 16 days ago

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

Personal Care Aide

  • Cassville, PA (23 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cassville, PA (23 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 16 days ago

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

Home Health Aid (HHA)

  • Newville, PA (13 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Newville, PA (13 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 17 days ago

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: Aiding with activities of daily living Assisting with shopping, errands & transportation Pick up prescriptions & assist with telehealth visits Light housekeeping Meal preparation...

Anticipated Personal Care Assistant, CAESPA, 186 day, 7.25 hr

  • Chambersburg, PA (12 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chambersburg, PA (12 miles from Lurgan, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Anticipated Personal Care Assistant, CAESPA, 186 day, 7.25 hr JobID: 3941 Position Type: Instructional Support Staff/Personal Care Assistant Date Posted: 6/26/2025 Location: Fayetteville Elementary...

Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Lurgan, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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