Home Health Aide Jobs in Portland, 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

  • Budd Lake, NJ (18 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Budd Lake, NJ (18 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 45+ 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...

In Home Caregiver - Northampton

  • Northampton, PA (24 miles from Portland, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Northampton, PA (24 miles from Portland, PA)
  • moments ago

Assist clients with personal care activities, including bathing, grooming & dressing Preparation of meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences Companionship and emotional support Assist...

Caregiver/ Direct Support Professional - Succasunna, NJ

  • Succasunna, NJ (23 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Succasunna, NJ (23 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 1 day 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...

Caregiver - Overnights

  • Easton, PA (13 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Easton, PA (13 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Health Aide At Griswold Home Care, we help clients live assuredeven through the night....

Caregivers - Part Time

  • Northampton, PA (24 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Northampton, PA (24 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Similar positions include home health aide (HHA), companion care worker, personal care assistant, CNA, and live-in caregiver....

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - GH 5

  • Phillipsburg, NJ (16 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phillipsburg, NJ (16 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 2 days ago

In our residential group home, you assist our residents with activities of daily living such as administering medication, cooking meals, performing personal hygiene, and transportation to medical appointments...

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • Marshalls Creek, PA (8 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Marshalls Creek, PA (8 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 2 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....

Direct Support Professional

  • Easton, PA (13 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Easton, PA (13 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 3 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Support individuals with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, meals, etc.)...

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Succasunna, NJ (23 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Succasunna, NJ (23 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Greendell, NJ (14 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Greendell, NJ (14 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Netcong, NJ (20 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Netcong, NJ (20 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Mount Arlington, NJ (23 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mount Arlington, NJ (23 miles from Portland, 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 (12 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bartonsville, PA (12 miles from Portland, 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...

Personal Care Aide - Immediate Opening

  • Easton, PA (13 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Easton, PA (13 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Now Hiring: Personal Care Aides (PCA), Direct Care Workers (DCW), Caregivers and Home Health Aides (HHA) Immediate Openings for: Easton: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm; Full-time, Weekdays Easton: Mon - Sat 11am...

Direct Support Professional

  • Landing, NJ (22 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Landing, NJ (22 miles from Portland, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Ensures person-centered plans are implemented and assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: Providing personal care Assisting with activities of daily...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Portland, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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