Home Health Aide Jobs in Norristown, 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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Wesley Enhanced Living

Personal Care Aide / Med Tech

Job Summary: This position is responsible for day-to-day care of residents which include activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), light housekeeping, and assisting...

Wesley Enhanced Living

Home Care Aide

Home Care Essential Responsibilities include: Works in collaboration with all team members Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident...

Registered Nurse, Home Health PRN

  • Gilbertsville, PA (18 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gilbertsville, PA (18 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 3 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...

Caregiver - Part Time

  • Pottstown, PA (17 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pottstown, PA (17 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 4 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 - $500 New Hire Bonus

  • Royersford, PA (11 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Royersford, PA (11 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 23 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

  • Pottstown, PA (17 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Pottstown, PA (17 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 29 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....

Weekend Caregiver

  • Phoenixville, PA (8 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Phoenixville, PA (8 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 29 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

  • Blue Bell, PA (3 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Blue Bell, PA (3 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 29 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....

Live-In Home Health Aides (Pennsauken, NJ)

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (21 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (21 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

_** **Job Responsibilities for Live-In / HHA:** + Activities of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers / use of mechanical...

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Willingboro, NJ

  • Willingboro, NJ (24 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Willingboro, NJ (24 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities: + Building trusting relationships with clients to facilitate effective care and support + Providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care tasks + Administering...

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) / Driver's License Required

  • Moorestown, NJ (23 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Moorestown, NJ (23 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 6 hours ago

**HHA Job Responsibilities:** + Personal care: bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding + Ambulation / Transfers / mechanical lift devices / range of motion exercises + Vital sign checks: temperature,...

Certified Home Health Aide Training- CHHA- Adult Personal Care

  • Moorestown, NJ (23 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Moorestown, NJ (23 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 6 hours ago

As a BAYADA HHA, youll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with: + Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc. + Household...

Home Health Aide- Training, CHHA

  • Paulsboro, NJ (21 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Paulsboro, NJ (21 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 6 hours ago

As a BAYADA HHA, youll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with: + Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc. + Household...

Certified Home Health Aide/Certified Nurses Aide

  • Moorestown, NJ (23 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Moorestown, NJ (23 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 6 hours ago

Health Aide HIgh School Diploma Valid Driver's License...

ASL / Direct Support Professional / DSP / PAHrtners Deaf Services / Part Time

  • Glenside, PA (8 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Glenside, PA (8 miles from Norristown, PA)
  • 7 hours ago

Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) Document the care you provide....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Norristown, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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