Home Health Aide Jobs in Scranton, 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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Caregiver

  • Sevita
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Mentor 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...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Mentor 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...

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Caregiver

  • Luzerne, PA (14 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Luzerne, PA (14 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Caregiver Responsibilities (Non-Medical) Companionship Meal prep Light housekeeping Personal care (assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting) Alzheimer's/Dementia support Transportation Customizable...

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Home Care Aide - driving required

  • Help at Home
  • Archbald, PA (8 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Archbald, PA (8 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community! We are offering a * $1,000 sign-on bonus for compassionate and reliable caregivers who can provide in-home support to clients and assist with...

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Home Health Aide

  • Traditional Home Health Care
  • Dunmore, PA (1 mile from Scranton, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dunmore, PA (1 mile from Scranton, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Were currently seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our team!...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Scranton, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 2 days ago

care, and other activities of daily living....

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Personal Care Aides

  • Traditional Home Health Care
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Training Provided Location: Wilkes Barre, PA and surrounding areas Now Hiring: Personal Care Aides (PCA), Direct Care Workers (DCW), Caregivers and Home Health Aides (HHA) Shift: Weekday, Weekend...

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Caregivers Needed Flexible Hours, Local Impact, No Experience Required

  • Comfort Keepers of Tunkhannock
  • Tunkhannock, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tunkhannock, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Caregivers Needed - Flexible Hours, Local Impact, No Experience Required Comfort Keepers of Tunkhannock 1 Kim Ave, Suite 7 Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania 18...90 At Comfort Keepers, our mission guides...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Help at Home
  • Tunkhannock, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tunkhannock, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 8 days ago

care (i.e. grooming, hygiene etc.), or transportation Encouraging participation in social and community activities - shopping, social events etc....

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Direct Support Professional

  • Aveanna Healthcare
  • Scranton, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 12 days ago

Care may also involve activities of daily living and communication with other members of the individuals' multi-disciplinary team....

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Caregiver / Home Health Aide

  • Interim Healthcare
  • Scranton, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 12 days ago

Health Aide: Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation...

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CNA Hospice Aide 1,000 Sign-On-Bonus

  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Olyphant, PA (6 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Olyphant, PA (6 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities Provides personal care services to patients....

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Direct Care Worker - PA

  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Tunkhannock, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Tunkhannock, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 18 days ago

Salary: $13-$16 per hour Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Direct Care Worker to provide assistance with activities of daily living....

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Direct Care Worker Home Care

  • County Of Fayette
  • Mayfield, PA (12 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Mayfield, PA (12 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 18 days ago

What You'll Do Your responsibilities may include: Assisting with personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care Helping with mobility: ambulation, transfers, and guided exercises...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Traditional Home Health Care
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (16 miles from Scranton, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Pay Range : $15.00-$18.00 per hour Job duties include: Assist individuals with personal care services (bathing, grooming, dressing) Companionship Appropriate communication/social skilled Light housekeeping...

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Demographic Data for Scranton, PA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.6%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Scranton, PA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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