Home Health Aide Jobs in Seltzer, 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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Personal Care Aide - Immediate Opening

  • Tamaqua, PA (15 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Tamaqua, PA (15 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

Job duties include: Assist patients with personal care services (bathing, grooming, dressing) Companionship Light housekeeping and chores Respecting the patient's privacy and maintaining confidentiality...

One on One Home Health Aide (CNA/HHA)

  • Myerstown, PA (21 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Myerstown, PA (21 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 14 hours ago

of daily living + Bathing + Grooming + Toileting + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices + Oral feeding + Assisting with ambulation APPLY TODAY!...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Pottsville, PA (1 mile from Seltzer, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pottsville, PA (1 mile from Seltzer, PA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Direct Support Professional

  • Schuylkill Haven, PA (6 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schuylkill Haven, PA (6 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Direct Support Professional

  • Lansford, PA (20 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lansford, PA (20 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 2 days ago

$15 - $20 / Per Hour- Part-Time Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Direct Support Professional to provide support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental...

Direct Support/Caregiver

  • Hamburg, PA (16 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hamburg, PA (16 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Caregivers needed Immediate openings for weekends and overnights

  • Nescopeck, PA (22 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nescopeck, PA (22 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Home Health Aide / Direct Support Professional

  • Hazleton, PA (22 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hazleton, PA (22 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 4 days ago

How You'll Make an Impact: Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming) Accompany clients on errands and appointments Spend time on the client's favorite hobbies and activities Assist with...

PRN In Home Caregiver

  • Robesonia, PA (24 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Robesonia, PA (24 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care...

Personal Care Aides - Immediate Openings

  • Coal Township, PA (18 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Coal Township, PA (18 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 10 days ago

Now Hiring: Personal Care Aides (PCA), Direct Care Workers (DCW), Caregivers and Home Health Aides (HHA) IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR: Coal Township: Part-time, Weekdays, Weekends Traditional Home Care, a...

Direct Support Professional

  • Pottsville, PA (1 mile from Seltzer, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pottsville, PA (1 mile from Seltzer, PA)
  • 10 days ago

Job duties include: Assist individuals with personal care services (bathing, grooming, dressing) Companionship Appropriate communication/social skilled Light housekeeping and chores Ensuring a safe...

In Home Caregiver

  • Richland, PA (20 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Richland, PA (20 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 10 days ago

May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture...

Personal Care Assistant - Full Time Days

  • Kulpmont, PA (13 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Kulpmont, PA (13 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Provides direct participant care including but not limited to: Personal care, nutrition and hydration, obtain vital signs, assist with ambulation and transfers of participant and active and passive...

Direct Care Worker

  • Hazleton, PA (22 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hazleton, PA (22 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 18 days ago

of daily living This includes bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, etc....

Home Health Aide - PDN

  • Fredericksburg, PA (18 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, PA (18 miles from Seltzer, PA)
  • 18 days ago

Requisition #:202191 Location:Fredericksburg, PA 17026 Category:Home Health Aide Salary:$15.00 - $17.00 per hour Position Details Starting Rate at 15/hr Position Overview The Home Health Aide is responsible...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Seltzer, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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