Home Health Aide Jobs in Pocono Summit, 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

  • Columbia, NJ (22 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbia, NJ (22 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

REM 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 right...

Home Health Aides Job Recruitment

  • Stroudsburg, PA (11 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Stroudsburg, PA (11 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

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

Registered Nurse, Home Health, 7 On / 7 Off

  • Stroudsburg, PA (11 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Stroudsburg, PA (11 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 21 hours 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...

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 3 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!...

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • Marshalls Creek, PA (15 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Marshalls Creek, PA (15 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Clients need assistance with personal care (showering,dressing) and light housekeeping( sweep,mop). Beck N Call has provided care in Monroe County for over 26 years....

Home Health Aides

  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Bilingual Spanish Home Care Aide

  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community and we are offering a *$1000 sign-on bonus to join our team as a Bilingual Home Care Aide! Start your career with the nation's leading provider of...

Caregiver for Families

  • Dingmans Ferry, PA (22 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dingmans Ferry, PA (22 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Tamiment, PA (24 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tamiment, PA (24 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Tafton, PA (24 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tafton, PA (24 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Personal Care Aides - Immediate Openings

  • Bartonsville, PA (8 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bartonsville, PA (8 miles from Pocono Summit, 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...

Direct Support Professional - PA

  • Stroudsburg, PA (11 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stroudsburg, PA (11 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Caregiver possible live in

  • Lehighton, PA (23 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lehighton, PA (23 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 6 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...

CAREGiver

  • Gouldsboro, PA (11 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Gouldsboro, PA (11 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 6 days ago

All applicants must be willing and able to perform the following job duties: Personal Care (grooming, dressing, hygiene, bathing, toileting) Assist with Redirection, Stand-by Assist, Safety & Supervision...

School Based Personal Care Aide PCA

  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Pocono Summit, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (24 miles from Pocono Summit, 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...

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


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