Home Health Aide Jobs in Salisbury, 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.

1-15 of 30 Jobs

Caregiver

  • Somerset, PA (19 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Somerset, PA (19 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions! New and higher pay rates, $11.45/HR! No experience required. Arcadia Home Care and Staffing is hiring immediately for Caregivers in your area! This...

Caregiver

  • Champion, PA (22 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Champion, PA (22 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Assistance with personal care (bathing,dressing, using the toilet...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Cumberland, MD (18 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cumberland, MD (18 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 3 days ago

The Direct Support Professional DSP provides support and assistance to adults with developmental disabilities; helps in the development of the individual's independent living skills; develops and...

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Caregiver / $13.50 / Friedens area

  • Friedens, PA (22 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Friedens, PA (22 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 3 days ago

care tasks (we'll help you master these skills)- You get to help empower people to live independently and be part of the community **Qualifications:**- Must be 18 years of age or older- Possess a high...

Caregiver / Direct Care - Keyser

  • Keyser, WV (23 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Keyser, WV (23 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 6 days ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

Personal Care Aide

  • Somerset, PA (19 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Somerset, PA (19 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions! New and higher pay rates, $11.45/hr! No experience required. Arcadia Home Care and Staffing is hiring immediately for Caregivers in your area! This...

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

  • Stoystown, PA (24 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Stoystown, PA (24 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions! New and higher pay rates, $11.45/hr! No experience required. Arcadia Home Care and Staffing is hiring immediately for Caregivers in your area! This...

Caregiver (PCA)

  • Friedens, PA (22 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Friedens, PA (22 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions! New and higher pay rates, $11.45/hr! No experience required. Arcadia Home Care and Staffing is hiring immediately for Caregivers in your area! This...

Personal Care Aide

  • Hyndman, PA (15 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hyndman, PA (15 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions! New and higher pay rates, $11.45/hr! No experience required. Arcadia Home Care and Staffing is hiring immediately for Caregivers in your area! This...

Direct Support Professional / DSP

  • Somerset, PA (19 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Somerset, PA (19 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 12 days ago

preparation You will participate in community integration activities Qualifications for DSPs: One year experience working with I/DD individuals; If you do not have this experience, paid training is...

Universal Caregiver - Part Time

  • Cumberland, MD (18 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cumberland, MD (18 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Do you want a career that's both fun and full of growth? At Agemark Senior Living, we're all about passion, purpose, and creating a workplace that values YOU. We care for our residents, and were...

Caregiver

  • Springs, PA (2 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Springs, PA (2 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 18 days ago

Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions! New and higher pay rates, $11.45/hr! No experience required. Arcadia Home Care and Staffing is hiring immediately for Caregivers in your area! This...

Community Health Nurse II

  • Cumberland, MD (18 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cumberland, MD (18 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 18 days ago

A Community Health Nurse II is the full performance level of direct nursing care to patients in various community settings and local health department clinics. Employees in this classification do...

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Markleysburg, PA (19 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Markleysburg, PA (19 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 23 days ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Ohiopyle, PA (23 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Ohiopyle, PA (23 miles from Salisbury, PA)
  • 23 days ago

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

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Salisbury, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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