Home Health Aide Jobs in Herndon, 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 / Home Care Aide

  • Herndon, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 1 day 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 - Immediate Openings

  • Ashburn, VA (7 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashburn, VA (7 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day 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

  • Chantilly, VA (7 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (7 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day 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 - $500 New Hire Bonus

  • Fairfax, VA (7 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (7 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 7 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

  • Purcellville, VA (22 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Purcellville, VA (22 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 25 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....

Direct Support Professional (Evenings-NE Washington, DC)

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Help Make a Difference in Someone's Life National Children’s Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is one of the region’s largest non-governmental providers of services for people with...

Occasional caregiver for active preschooler in Herndon ($20-25 DOE)

  • Herndon, VA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 9 hours ago

Seeking backup care sitter for active preschooler in Herndon. **Requirements** *Available for occasional evening and weekday backup care. Weekend hours requested less frequently. *Duties:...

Afternoon part time caregiver for preschooler in Herndon ($20-25 DOE)

  • Herndon, VA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 9 hours ago

Seeking recurring caregiver for 12:30pm until 5-6pm M/Tue/Thu/Fri recurring. This is a taxable W2 position following nanny/sitter/household employee regulations. **Requirements** *Available for...

Caregiver

  • Gaithersburg, MD (15 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (15 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day ago

The Caregiver meet community residents needs by helping with activities of daily living....

Nurses(RN/LPN/CNA/GNA) and Home Health Aide Wanted

  • Silver Spring, MD (20 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (20 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day ago

We seek high-energy, highly motivated, and reliable, GNAs, Certified Nursing Assistants, HHAs, LPNs, and Nurses, to work in facilities and Residential homes. We are looking for caring and...

Experienced Caregiver

  • Great Falls, VA (4 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Great Falls, VA (4 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day 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)....

Caregiver Needed for Infant, Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM

  • Leesburg, VA (12 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Leesburg, VA (12 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 3 days ago

We need a reliable babysitter for our infant starting September 1, 2025. The hours are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. You will care for one child, ensuring their safety and...

Caregiver Needed for Five Infants and Toddlers, Mon-Fri, 9 AM to

  • Falls Church, VA (14 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (14 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 3 days ago

We need a caring babysitter for five children, including infants and toddlers, starting July 6, 2025. The hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Your main tasks include supervising...

Direct Support Professional- Sat-Sun 8a-11p (SILVER SPRING)

  • Silver Spring, MD (20 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (20 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Works hands on directly with people served to assist each person in developing independent living skills, such as mobility, budgeting, personal hygiene, cleaning, bathing, toileting, nail care and oral...

HHA (Home Health Aide) - Weekends

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Salary: 19.25 / per hour Position Description: The Home Health Aide (HHA) is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Herndon, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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