Home Health Aide Jobs in Vanderbilt, 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 - Part Time

  • Finleyville, PA (20 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Finleyville, PA (20 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 1 hour 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

  • Finleyville, PA (20 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Finleyville, PA (20 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 7 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....

Home Care Aide - Weekly Pay

  • Finleyville, PA (20 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Finleyville, PA (20 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 10 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 - No Experience Required

  • Monongahela, PA (16 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Monongahela, PA (16 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 10 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....

Home Health Aide

  • Belle Vernon, PA (10 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Belle Vernon, PA (10 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

findings Aiding with activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care) Recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in patient status To qualify for a Home Health...

Home Health Aide - Day Shift

  • Jeannette, PA (22 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Jeannette, PA (22 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 20 days ago

findings Aiding with activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care) Recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in patient status To qualify for a Home Health...

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • McKeesport, PA (21 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • McKeesport, PA (21 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 10 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 Care Worker

  • Uniontown, PA (10 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Uniontown, PA (10 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

daily living, maintaining a clean and safe environment, meal preparation and laundry, sitter and other related duties and assignments....

Caregiver

  • Latrobe, PA (24 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Latrobe, PA (24 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 6 hours ago

You will assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs, as well as help residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and...

Caregiver/Personal Assistant (IDD)- Mount Pleasant, PA

  • Mount Pleasant, PA (14 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mount Pleasant, PA (14 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 10 hours ago

Plans, assists and provides guidance with independent activities of daily living such as laundry, light housekeeping, meal preparation, appointment scheduling, communication, transportation, etc., as...

Direct Support Professional

  • Carmichaels, PA (19 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carmichaels, PA (19 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 1 day 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...

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL / CAREGIVER - IDD Services

  • Belle Vernon, PA (10 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belle Vernon, PA (10 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 1 day 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...

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Caregiver

  • Greensburg, PA (22 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Greensburg, PA (22 miles from Vanderbilt, 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...

Direct Support DSP / Caregiver - Uniontown Group Home

  • Uniontown, PA (10 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Uniontown, PA (10 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Openings : Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Help with everyday living skills such as cleaning, cooking, bathing, getting dressed, eating, and attending activities and medical appointments....

RN / Registered Nurse Home Health in Greensburg, KY

  • Greensburg, PA (22 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Greensburg, PA (22 miles from Vanderbilt, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Estimated payment breakdown $2,312 per week in taxable pay and non-taxable stipends Specialty: RN Start Date: 7/17/2025 Duration: 13 40 hours per week Shift: 8 Hrs Employment Type: Traveler Ardor...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Vanderbilt, PA

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Highest Education Level

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


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