Home Health Aide Jobs in Shartlesville, 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 67 Jobs

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Lebanon, PA (21 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lebanon, PA (21 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Bonus: $15000 Salary: $87000 - $107000 / year This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an...

Personal Care Aide - Immediate Opening

  • Tamaqua, PA (20 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Tamaqua, PA (20 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 3 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...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Sinking Spring, PA (14 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sinking Spring, PA (14 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 9 hours ago

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

One on One Home Health Aide (CNA/HHA)

  • Myerstown, PA (13 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Myerstown, PA (13 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 16 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

  • Schuylkill Haven, PA (7 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schuylkill Haven, PA (7 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Facility Caregiver

  • Newmanstown, PA (16 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newmanstown, PA (16 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Compassionate caregivers provide a variety of services that assist seniors with Activities of Daily Living and meet the challenges of aging with dignity....

Caregiver - $500 New Hire Bonus

  • Sinking Spring, PA (14 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sinking Spring, PA (14 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Direct Support/Caregiver

  • Lititz, PA (24 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lititz, PA (24 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 3 days ago

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

PRN Weekend In Home Caregiver

  • Reading, PA (13 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reading, PA (13 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 3 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...

Urgently Hiring Caregivers in Kutztown, Fleetwood, Hamburg

  • Kutztown, PA (17 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kutztown, PA (17 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 4 days ago

We are hiring Caregivers/HHAs/PCAs/CNAs/Companions for companion/homemaker services and personal care in Lehigh and East Berks Counties for 1st and 2nd shift! Kutztown/Fleetwood/Hamburg!...

Registered Nurse-Home Health Visits

  • Lebanon, PA (21 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lebanon, PA (21 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 4 days ago

BAYADA Home Health Care has a Per DIem, Part-Time and Full-Time Registered Nurse opportunity open now doing skilled visits throughout Lebanon County. Flexible schedules, 1:1 care, and great...

Personal Care Assistant, PCA

  • Shillington, PA (17 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Shillington, PA (17 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Start your nursing career journey as a Personal Care Assistant where you will provide assistance to residents with their basic activities of daily living to support an independent lifestyle...

PRN In Home Caregiver

  • Robesonia, PA (10 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Robesonia, PA (10 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 6 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...

Care Manager/Caregiver 2nd shift 2:30pm-10:30pm

  • Reading, PA (13 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Reading, PA (13 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 6 days 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:...

In Home Caregiver - Weekly Pay - $500 New Hire Bonus

  • Reading, PA (13 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Reading, PA (13 miles from Shartlesville, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Were looking for exceptional in-home caregivers who have a passion for helping older adults We provide competitive benefits and 24/7 support. Weekly pay We offer weekly pay (direct deposits...

Demographic Data for Shartlesville, PA

Moving to Shartlesville, PA? Find some basic demographic data about Shartlesville, PA below.


Local
National
337
18
Small

Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireNursing curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
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...
Home Work: Organisational Development for Everyone in Health and Care
Discover some key OD ideas and principles, and explore how to create meaningful change in your organisation in this three-week course from The Kings Fund. Build your confidence and develop your OD...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Shartlesville, PA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Home Health Aide Related Career Advice Articles

How to become a home health aide
How to Become a Home Health Aide

If you're thinking about becoming a home health aide, we’ve included everything you need to know to kickstart your career.

Read article »
How to become a nursing assistant
How to Become a Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Want a rewarding career as a CNA but not sure how to become a Nursing Assistant? This guide will teach you everything you need to know.

Read article »
Nurse colleagues talking in hospital
What is a Hospitalist RN?

Hospitalist RN is a relatively new role in healthcare. Review a hospitalist RN job description and find out more about their duties and responsibilities.

Read article »