Home Health Aide Jobs in Westerly, 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

  • United Health Group
  • Waterford, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Waterford, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 9 hours ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing care of teeth and...

In Person

Direct Support Professional

  • UCP of Eastern CT
  • Waterford, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterford, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 4 days ago

Monday-Friday, 8:45am-4:30pm. focuses on community engagement, skill-building, and supporting participants with complex physical, cognitive, and medical needsincluding hands-on assistance with hygiene, toileting...

In Person

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • UnitedHealth Group Inc.
  • Pawcatuck, CT (3 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pawcatuck, CT (3 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 4 days ago

preparation, laundry, and other light cleaning duties You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes...

In Person

Day Programs Direct Support Professional - FT

  • The Arc
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 6 days ago

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 3:30pm Work Location: Danielson, CT Essential Functions: Deliver training, support, and assistance to participants in the areas of personal care, recreation and leisure...

In Person

In Home Caregiver

  • United Health Group
  • Mystic, CT (8 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mystic, CT (8 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 6 days ago

preparation, laundry, and other light cleaning duties You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes...

In Person

Direct Support Professional I - ABA

  • Seven Hills Foundation
  • Coventry, RI (24 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Coventry, RI (24 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 7 days 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...

In Person

Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

  • Keystone Human Services
  • Griswold, CT (16 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Griswold, CT (16 miles from Westerly, 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...

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Direct Support Professional

  • WEST BAY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC.
  • Coventry, RI (24 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Coventry, RI (24 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 8 days 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...

In Person

Weekend Home Health Aide

  • Optum
  • Stonington, CT (6 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Stonington, CT (6 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 8 days ago

preparation, laundry, and other light cleaning duties You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes...

In Person

Caregiver

  • Westerly, RI
  • 8 days ago
  • Westerly, RI
  • 8 days ago

Assist with daily activities such as meal preparion, personal hygiene (bhing and toileting), shopping, cleaning, and medicion administrion....

In Person

Direct Support Professional

  • Westerly, RI
  • 9 days ago
  • Westerly, RI
  • 9 days ago

Assist with daily activities such as meal preparion, personal hygiene (bhing and toileting), shopping, cleaning, and medicion administrion....

In Person

Direct Support Professional - PT

  • The Arc
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 13 days ago

Essential Functions: Deliver training, support, and assistance to participants in the areas of personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences...

In Person Part Time

Direct Support Professional - PT - Third Shift

  • The Arc
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 13 days ago

care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences, exercising of individual rights, community integration, and behavior management....

In Person Part Time

Direct Support Professional - FT

  • The Arc
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Norwich, CT (19 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 13 days ago

Essential Functions: Deliver training, support, and assistance to participants in the areas of personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences...

In Person

In Home Caregiver

  • UnitedHealth Group Inc.
  • Waterford, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Waterford, CT (18 miles from Westerly, RI)
  • 13 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing care of teeth and...

In Person

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Westerly, RI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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