Home Health Aide Jobs in Westtown, 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

  • Conshohocken, PA (16 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA (16 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

REM 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 right...

Direct Support Professional

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 25 days 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...

Resident Caregiver - Memory Care - Part-time - Days

  • Wilmington, DE (14 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Wilmington, DE (14 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Personal Care Assistant/CNA - Per Diem

  • Elwyn, PA (6 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Elwyn, PA (6 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 3 hours ago

and 3rd shift Position Purpose: This role impacts participants lives by providing essential personal care services and health support....

Caregiver (Non-Certified) Memory Care

  • Wayne, PA (11 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Wayne, PA (11 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 10 hours ago

Responsibilities Use your compassion to provide warm, engaging personal care services, support and companionship. Engage and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)....

Personal Care Assistant - Middle School NEW

  • Brookhaven, PA (9 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Brookhaven, PA (9 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 12 hours ago

Personal Care Assistant - Middle School The Judge Group Today Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc) Unspecified Unspecified Brookhaven, PA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) HIRING 2 Male PCA Openings at Middle School Contract...

Direct Support Professional

  • Newark, DE (23 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Newark, DE (23 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 12 hours 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!...

Caregiver

  • Coatesville, PA (14 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Coatesville, PA (14 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 15 hours ago

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

Night Shift Caregiver

  • Coatesville, PA (14 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Coatesville, PA (14 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 16 hours ago

YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE YOU WILL Assist with ambulation and mobility Assist with personal care and hygiene Report any unusual incidents Act quickly and responsibly in cases of...

Overnight In-Home Caregiver

  • Valley Township, PA (14 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Valley Township, PA (14 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Alzheimers Care Ability to...

Certified Home Health Aide 12 HOUR SHIFTS & LIVE-IN OPPORTUNITY

  • Mullica Hill, NJ (23 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ (23 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE (CHHA) FOR A CLIENT IN MULLICA HILL, NJ. Pay starts at $19/hr....

Direct Support Professional - (PA) - Delaware County, PA

  • Media, PA (6 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Media, PA (6 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports individuals in self-care and independent living skills with tasks including but not limited to bathing, nail care, meal serving, dining, meal clean-up, cleaning...

Direct Support Professional - Fort Washington, PA

  • Fort Washington, PA (23 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Washington, PA (23 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred....

Home Health Aide (HHA) - Pediatrics

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Dressing + Grooming + Toileting + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers /use of mechanical lifting devices + Oral feeding + Home Management Tasks:...

Caregiver - Consistent Hours - $500 Signing Bonus

  • Phoenixville, PA (14 miles from Westtown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenixville, PA (14 miles from Westtown, 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...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Westtown, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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