Home Health Aide Jobs in Gainesville, VA

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 - Immediate Openings

  • Gainesville, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Gainesville, VA
  • 11 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - Weekly Pay

  • Haymarket, VA (4 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Haymarket, VA (4 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 19 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

In Home Caregiver

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 hour ago

Who we're looking for: A Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, or Personal Care Aide with experience working in Virginia....

Caregiver/DSP

  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Fairfax, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 15 hours ago

from community participation, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and supporting vocational responsibilities Support persons served with living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming, and/or bathing...

Direct Support Professional

  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Manassas, VA (8 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 19 hours ago

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

PCA (Personal Care Assistant)

  • Springfield, VA (19 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, VA (19 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Performs incidental household services that are an integral part of a personal care plan Provides companionship by reading, listening and talking with client Assists client in the development of independent...

Male Overnight Caregiver

  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Provide assistance with personal care. Assist with mobility, transfers and range of motion exercises. Handle meal planning, preparation and feeding. Properly manage household needs....

Caregiver

  • Warrenton, VA (13 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Warrenton, VA (13 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities: Care and companionship Errands and transportation Meal preparation Assist with healthcare needs Personal care (i.e. dressing, food prep, etc) Medication management DSP opportunities'support...

Caregiver Overnight Shift (11pm-7am)

  • Sterling, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Caregiver **Overnight Shift (11pm-7am)** Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 5 days ago (4/19/2025 12:46 AM) Job Type Part-Time Communitty Name Sunrise at Countryside Location(s)...

Home Health Aide Loudoun County, VA

  • Woodbridge, VA (23 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Woodbridge, VA (23 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Home Health Aide Loudoun County, VA 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Woodbridge, VA 22192 Discover Rewarding Work as a CNA/PCA/HHA starting at $25/hour in Winchester, VA Are you looking for a meaningful career...

Direct Support Professional: Thurs-Fri 3pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Assist individuals with personal care tasks, including hygiene, dressing, mobility, and meal preparation....

Personal Care Aides (PCA, Home Health Aides (HHA) Dumfries VA

  • Dumfries, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dumfries, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 9 days ago

As a BAYADA CNA, you'll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with: Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc....

Home Health Aide, Springfield VA

  • Springfield, VA (19 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (19 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 9 days ago

As a BAYADA CNA, you'll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with: + Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc. +...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Gainesville, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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