Home Health Aide Jobs in Rushland, 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

  • Willingboro, NJ (17 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Willingboro, NJ (17 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 11 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...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Hatboro, PA (6 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Hatboro, PA (6 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • moments ago

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

Direct Support Professional Part-Time (2 Shifts Available)

  • Wayne, PA (24 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Wayne, PA (24 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 1 hour ago

Direct Support Professional - Part-Time (2 Shifts Available) (Wayne) compensation: $24/hr We are hiring a dependable, patient, and compassionate Direct Support Professional to assist a pleasant,...

Personal Care Assistant

  • Lafayette Hill, PA (17 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lafayette Hill, PA (17 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Daily errands Caregiver Qualifications: Able to pass a criminal background...

Direct Support Professional

  • Hillsborough, NJ (24 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (24 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

Description Join Devereux New Jersey Where Great Careers SOAR! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers -...

Direct Support Professional (DSP), Awake Overnight - GH 1

  • Flemington, NJ (19 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Flemington, NJ (19 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 6 hours 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...

Caregivers FT / PT Hidden Meadows on Ridge -Sellersville

  • Sellersville, PA (16 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sellersville, PA (16 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 15 hours ago

of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities Qualifications:...

Caregiver Needed for Five Children Ages Toddler to Middle School

  • Philadelphia, PA (22 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (22 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 15 hours ago

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our five children, ages toddler to middle school. The schedule is flexible, starting from June 23, 2025, on weekdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM....

Caregiver Needed for Two Young Children, Weekdays Evenings

  • Plainsboro, NJ (23 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (23 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 17 hours ago

We need a babysitter for two children, ages preschool and toddler, from June 26, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The babysitter provides supervision, engages in...

Per Diem Certified Home Health Aide - IMMEDIATE HIRE $250 Sign on Bonus!

  • Mount Laurel, NJ (21 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ (21 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 23 hours ago

What You'll Do: Caring for hospice patients in private homes and/or healthcare facilities Assisting with activities of daily living, such as personal hygiene, assistance with meals, ambulation, re-positioning...

Caregivers for Live in shifts

  • Lansdale, PA (14 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansdale, PA (14 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Many of our clients need personal care assistance or assistance getting in and out of their bed or wheel chair....

Caregivers for Fri-Sun Live in shifts

  • Lansdale, PA (14 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansdale, PA (14 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Many of our clients need personal care assistance or assistance getting in and out of their bed or wheel chair....

Direct Support Professional

  • Hatfield, PA (14 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hatfield, PA (14 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community and we are offering a *$1,000 sign-on bonus to join our team!** **Start your career with the nations leading provider of in-home support to seniors...

Caregivers On-site Interviews (Montgomery County cases ONLY)

  • Skippack, PA (19 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Skippack, PA (19 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Personal care - Companionship and conversation - Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation - Medication and appointment reminders - Assistance...

Full Time Caregiver Position 7-3

  • West Windsor, NJ (21 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Windsor, NJ (21 miles from Rushland, PA)
  • 1 day ago

**Key Responsibilities:** - Provide direct personal care, including assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. - Help clients with mobility, including transferring from beds, chairs...

Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Diploma in Caregiving,Home Health Aide& Nurse aide(3in1)
Become a certified home health aide with this comprehensive multiple module online training course. Master core caregiving competencies aligned with industry standards to provide compassionate,...
Home Health Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Certification Course
Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Training Program/ Certification CourseBecome A Certified Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, or Caregiver!!Do You Want To...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Rushland, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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