Home Health Aide Jobs in Vermont

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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Primary Responsibilities: Assist with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility support Monitor and support general health and well-being Provide companionship and help foster...

Direct Support Professional Caledonia County

  • Concord, VT
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, VT
  • 1 day ago

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting a high quality, comprehensive community mental health program in...

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 1 day ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 1 day ago

The Registered Nurse (RN) with Homecare is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of Home Health patients...

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - $21/hr

  • Morristown, VT
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, VT
  • 3 days ago

As a BAYADA Personal Care Assistant (PCA), you'll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with: Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting...

Caregiver Experience Specialist

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 5 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 5 days ago

Initiates and carries out the ongoing development and implementation of Caregiver Experience team programs and initiatives. Executes and leads all stages of varying projects that aim to improve...

Caregiver Experience Partner

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 5 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 5 days ago

The Caregiver Experience Partner provides leadership and direction in the development of business units and functions within an assigned portfolio of internal stakeholders to improve caregiver...

Paraeducator - Personal Care Assistant

  • Manchester Center, VT
  • 6 days ago
  • Manchester Center, VT
  • 6 days ago

The Paraeducator - Personal Care Assistant is assigned to provide 1:1 instructional, behavioral, and personal care support as per the students plan....

Personal Care Assistant - LTC

  • Hartford, VT
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, VT
  • 7 days ago

Personal Care Assistants at VNH provide non-medical services, hands-on client contact including but not limited to, homemaking, helping with activities of daily living such as meal plan preparation,...

Companion Caregiver - 12 Hour Day Shifts

  • Underhill, VT
  • 7 days ago
  • Underhill, VT
  • 7 days ago

Home Care Assistance is strongly considering candidates with previous experience as a Home Health Aide, CNA, Personal Care Aide/Assistant, or similar positions....

Caregiver for Families

  • Thetford Center, VT
  • 8 days ago
  • Thetford Center, VT
  • 8 days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Williamstown, VT
  • 8 days ago
  • Williamstown, VT
  • 8 days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Fairlee, VT
  • 8 days ago
  • Fairlee, VT
  • 8 days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Physical Therapist - PT / Physical Therapist Home Health - HHA

  • Colchester, VT
  • 8 days ago
  • Colchester, VT
  • 8 days ago

As a home health physical therapist, you'll provide PT services to help patients regain their health and mobility. Working at patients' homes, you'll assess their mobility, strength and function,...

Caregiver

  • VT
  • 8 days ago
  • VT
  • 8 days ago

As a Caregiver with SYNERGY HomeCare, you will: Provide attention to clients' non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement Assist client with light housekeeping, meal preparation...

Direct Support Professional (Bennington, VT)

  • Bennington, VT
  • 8 days ago
  • Bennington, VT
  • 8 days ago

TheDirect Support Personnel works directly with the resident and provides supportsfor activities of daily living and adaptive skills....

Demographic Data for Vermont

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Vermont

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Vermont 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
18.1%
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 Vermont
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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