Home Health Aide Jobs in Toughkenamon, 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 - No Experience Required

  • Media, PA (18 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Media, PA (18 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 22 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....

Weekend Caregiver

  • Aston, PA (17 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Aston, PA (17 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 22 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....

Caregiver - $500 New Hire Bonus

  • Newtown Square, PA (20 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Newtown Square, PA (20 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 22 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....

Caregiver - Part Time

  • Media, PA (18 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Media, PA (18 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 30+ 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....

Caregiver

  • Bridgeport, NJ (21 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, NJ (21 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Penns Grove, NJ (18 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Penns Grove, NJ (18 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 9 hours ago

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

RN / LPN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • West Chester, PA (13 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • West Chester, PA (13 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Upper Darvy, PA and surrounding areas. Angels of Care has been caring for the...

Caregiver

  • Downingtown, PA (14 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Downingtown, PA (14 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 20 hours ago

Here's why: You provide exceptional, personalized care to support seniors in their activities of daily living....

Direct Support Professional Chester County

  • West Chester, PA (13 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Chester, PA (13 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 1 day ago

The Direct Support Personnel I works directly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills....

Home Health Aide

  • Bear, DE (15 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bear, DE (15 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 1 day ago

care (bathing, dressing, meal preparation) Provide routine house cleaning As part of the client's Health Care Team, a Home Health Aide must observe and report any changes in client's condition Promote...

Certified Home Health Aide

  • New Castle, DE (15 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Castle, DE (15 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 1 day ago

care (bathing, dressing, meal preparation) Provide routine house cleaning As part of the client's Health Care Team, a Home Health Aide must observe and report any changes in client's condition Promote...

Home Health Aide Intern

  • Wilmington, DE (14 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (14 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Find yourself here. Aveanna is compassion and passion rolled into one inspired purpose. It's anything you want to find and everything you're looking for. It's a place where caring is more...

Immediate Openings - Caregiver

  • Devon, PA (23 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Devon, PA (23 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 2 days ago

care needs Help keep Clients' environment clean and organized Remind Client to take self-administered medications Successful applicants will meet the following requirements: You must have a minimum...

Certified Home Health Aide, Hospice - $5,000 Bonus

  • Newark, DE (14 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, DE (14 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Aide / CNA Coverage Area: New Castle County and surrounding areas. Reimagine Your Career in Hospice As a medical professional, you know that...

Caregiver

  • Chester, PA (19 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chester, PA (19 miles from Toughkenamon, PA)
  • 4 days ago

care: dressing, grooming and assisting with meals Light housekeeping: basic cleaning, laundry, and organizing Transportation: Driving clients to appointments, running errands, and grocery shopping...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Toughkenamon, PA

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Highest Education Level

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


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