Home Health Aide Jobs in West Warwick, RI

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

  • Companions and Homemakers
  • Lisbon, CT (24 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lisbon, CT (24 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 2 hours ago

care following each client's individualized Plan of Care Transport clients to appointments and activities Help with light housekeeping, meal prep, errands, and grocery shopping Assist with dressing, bathing...

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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Looking Upwards
  • Portsmouth, RI (15 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Portsmouth, RI (15 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 3 hours ago

NEW pay rate: $21.00 hourly QUICK APPLY PROCESS! GREAT benefits and FLEXIBLE schedules BEST NON-PROFIT AND BEST PLACE TO WORK 2025 As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will assist the people...

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Home Health Aide/CNA - Generous Sign On Bonus!

  • Care New England Health System
  • Warwick, RI (2 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Warwick, RI (2 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 6 hours ago

Now Hiring for a Home Health Aide (CNA license required) Generous Sign-On Bonuses available for eligible applicants and positions!...

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Hospice Care Consultant

  • AccentCare, Inc.
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Find your passion and purpose making a difference in the lives of patients and families. Join our team as a Hospice Care Consultant and help connect those in need with compassionate hospice care....

In Person Part Time

Home Health Aide HHA

  • Elara Caring
  • Attleboro, MA (20 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Attleboro, MA (20 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Health Aide, youll contribute to our success in the following ways: Provide personal care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance Assist clients with mobility, transfers...

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Direct Support Professional I - ABA

  • Seven Hills Foundation
  • North Providence, RI (11 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Providence, RI (11 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Up to $1000 New Hire Sign-on Bonus Pay: $24.00/hour The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program provides weekly, intensive home-based services to children, 3-12 years of age, who are...

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Direct Support Professional I - PASS

  • Seven Hills Foundation
  • Smithfield, RI (14 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithfield, RI (14 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Direct Care & Support Provide one-on-one care and supervision based on the approved PASS plan Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care as needed Support...

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Direct Support Professional I - Respite

  • Seven Hills Foundation
  • Woonsocket, RI (20 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woonsocket, RI (20 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Up to $1000 New Hire Sign-on Bonus Rate of pay: $19.00 per hour The Respite worker provides families of children with special health care needs a relief from their responsibilities by...

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Direct Support Professional - Specialized IDD

  • WEST BAY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC.
  • Coventry, RI (6 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Coventry, RI (6 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago

care and hygiene, medication administration Maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that promotes growth and autonomy....

In Person Full Time

Direct Support Professional

  • WEST BAY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC.
  • Johnston, RI (9 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Johnston, RI (9 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Support daily living needs, including: Personal care Meal preparation and dietary support Household tasks and errands Health appointments and community integration Building natural supports and social...

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Per Diem/Sub/Relief Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • The Groden Center
  • Attleboro, MA (20 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Attleboro, MA (20 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 2 days ago

implement behavioral inventions including physical restraint, lifting and transporting in personal vehicle or company van General responsibilities as assigned such as house cleaning, assistance with toileting...

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Direct Support Professional I - HBTS

  • Seven Hills Foundation
  • North Providence, RI (11 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Providence, RI (11 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Pay: $24.00/hour Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS) workers provides specialized intensive direct support services for children with a wide range of disabilities living at home....

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Caregiver Weekends

  • Sevita
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (20 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration....

In Person

Hospice Aide, CNA - Full Time

  • Gentiva
  • Warwick, RI (2 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (2 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 6 days ago

We're currently seeking a dependable, empathetic, and attentive Hospice Aide to provide essential personal care and emotional support to patients wherever they call homewhether that's a private residence...

In Person Full Time

Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

  • Keystone Human Services
  • Griswold, CT (24 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Griswold, CT (24 miles from West Warwick, RI)
  • 8 days ago

As a Direct Support Professional, you will support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting, teaching and assisting with daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating...

In Person

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in West Warwick, RI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in West Warwick, RI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.6%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in West Warwick, RI
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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