Home Health Aide Jobs in Vandergrift, 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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Home Health Aide

  • Blawnox, PA (18 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Blawnox, PA (18 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 8 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 (19 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Jeannette, PA (19 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 15 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...

Direct Support Professional

  • North Versailles, PA (21 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • North Versailles, PA (21 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 1 hour ago

Position: Direct Support Professional Location: Lynda Lane, North Versailles area of Pittsburgh! Pay Range: From $18.25/hour up to $20.96/hour, based on education and years of experience working...

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

  • Grapeville, PA (21 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Grapeville, PA (21 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands Caregiver Qualifications: High school diploma or GED Able to pass...

Caregiver/Personal Assistant- Creekside, PA

  • Creekside, PA (18 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Creekside, PA (18 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 15 hours ago

Health Aide, Home Health Support, Personal Care Assistant, Caregiver, Hiring Immediately, In Home Caregiver, accessAbilities...

Resident Caregiver - Memory Care - Full-time - Days

  • Monroeville, PA (19 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Monroeville, PA (19 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 15 hours ago

care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, activities, orientation, and information needs....

Direct Support Professional

  • Monroeville, PA (19 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Monroeville, PA (19 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 21 hours 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 Aide

  • Greensburg, PA (20 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Greensburg, PA (20 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 22 hours ago

As a Personal Care Aide, you will: Assist patients with daily hygiene activities, such bathing, grooming, toileting and elimination, and nutritional intake....

Hospice Care Consultant

  • Irwin, PA (23 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Irwin, PA (23 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 22 hours ago

Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option and Victorian Home Care....

(HHA) Day Room Aide - Full Time Daylight - Greensburg (On-site)

  • Greensburg, PA (20 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensburg, PA (20 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities The Home Health Aide plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, personalized care to our Seniors....

Direct Support Professional - Home and Community

  • Freeport, PA (7 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Freeport, PA (7 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 1 day ago

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!...

Direct Care Worker

  • Plum, PA (14 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plum, PA (14 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities for Direct Care Workers, DCW: Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming Toileting Nail care Range of motion / exercises Transfers / use of mechanical lifting...

Direct Support Professional / DSP

  • Greensburg, PA (20 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensburg, PA (20 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 1 day ago

preparation You will participate in community integration activities Qualifications for DSPs: One year experience working with I/DD individuals; If you do not have this experience, paid training is...

Hiring Immediately for Caregivers

  • Monroeville, PA (19 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Monroeville, PA (19 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Pennsylvania Mentor, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to...

Direct Support Professional

  • Greensburg, PA (20 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greensburg, PA (20 miles from Vandergrift, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Supervise Daily Activities : Support individuals with personal care, life skills, and social activities....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Vandergrift, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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