Home Health Aide Jobs in New Oxford, 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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Hospice Aide-Bridging Life-Baltimore County

  • Westminster, MD (23 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (23 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Previous experience as a CNA/Home Health Aide, preferably in a Medicare Certified Program, preferred....

Caregiver

  • New Oxford, PA
  • 11 hours ago
  • New Oxford, PA
  • 11 hours ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Gardners, PA (14 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Gardners, PA (14 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • York Springs, PA (8 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • York Springs, PA (8 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Taneytown, MD (16 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Taneytown, MD (16 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

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

Direct Care Worker

  • York, PA (14 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • York, PA (14 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Health Aide:** + Minimum one year work experience + Current HHA - Home Health Aide license listed in good standing with the board **Job Responsibilities for HHA Home Health Aide:** + Activities of...

Caregiver

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 2 days ago

, dressing and toileting....

Direct Support Professional -Weekends

  • Westminster, MD (23 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (23 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 3 days ago

, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, or other needs in keeping with their care requirements....

PCA Personal Care Assistant PCA Part Time Nights PCA

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking Personal Care Aides to join our team!...

PCA Personal Care Assistant PCA Part Time Days PCA

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking Personal Care Aides to join our team!...

Personal Care Aide (PCA)/Caregiver

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (24 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 4 days ago

You will make a difference in the lives of residents by assisting them with their activities of daily living....

Direct Support Professional / DSP (IDD)

  • York, PA (14 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • York, PA (14 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 7 days ago

How You'll Make an Impact: Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming) Accompany clients on errands and appointments Spend time on the client's favorite hobbies and activities Assist with...

SENIOR Direct Support Professional (Assistant Residential Supervisor)

  • Codorus, PA (13 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Codorus, PA (13 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 7 days ago

care/hygiene routines: feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, toileting Providing transportation to and from doctor's appointments, outside activities and excursions Behavioral and...

Full-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Overtime Available!

  • York, PA (14 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • York, PA (14 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Health Aide, CNA) is responsible for: Light housework: cooking, meal prep, cleaning Maintenance of personal care/hygiene routines: feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, toileting...

Govt. Community Health Nurse

  • Detour, MD (21 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Detour, MD (21 miles from New Oxford, PA)
  • 8 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Health Nurse, under the direction of the Community Health Nurse Supervisor or Community Health Program Manager - Rural, is responsible for providing health...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in New Oxford, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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