Home Health Aide Jobs in Waynesboro, 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 Needed Part Time

  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 1 day ago

CAREGIVER NEEDED PART TIME I am a 68-year-old paraplegic woman Help needed by 68 year old paraplegic woman Mon/Wed/Fri 9-11 am I need help with bathing and dressing, catheter care, some house cleaning...

Home Care Aide

  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Caregivers provide companionship and assist clients with meal preparation, laundry and light housekeeping in accordance with their unique plan of care....

Personal Care Aide - Staunton

  • Staunton, VA (9 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Staunton, VA (9 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Must have valid Virginia ID, SS card & 2 professional references.Come find out why AmeriCare Plus is the best Personal Care Agency to work for....

Caregivers - Charlottesville

  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Provide companionship and support....

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Weyers Cave, VA (12 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Weyers Cave, VA (12 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 27 days ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Mount Sidney, VA (11 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Mount Sidney, VA (11 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 27 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Augusta Springs, VA (22 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Augusta Springs, VA (22 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 27 days ago

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

RN / Registered Nurse - Home Health - Baylor - $10k Sign-on Bonus

  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Our Company AT Home Care & Hospice Overview $10k Sign-on Bonus * Office Location: Charlottesville, VA Coverage area: Charlottesville and surrounding area Schedule: Friday-Monday Are you a...

RN / Registered Nurse - Home Health - Baylor

  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Our Company AT Home Care & Hospice Overview Office Location: Charlottesville, VA Coverage area: Charlottesville and surrounding area Schedule: Friday-Monday Are you a Registered Nurse looking for...

Caregiver

  • Bridgewater, VA (19 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bridgewater, VA (19 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

care needs Help keep Clients' environment clean and organized Remind Client to take self- administered medications Must have drivers license able to lift up to 25 lbs....

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Mount Solon, VA (23 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mount Solon, VA (23 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Senior Companionship & Care Aide

  • Fishersville, VA (4 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fishersville, VA (4 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS Responsibilities: - Build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living,...

Registered Nurse / Home Health RN

  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA (18 miles from Waynesboro, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Home Health RN / Registered Nurse in Charlottesville and surrounding areas! Discover a new lane in nursing and earn top pay doing what you are made to do. The last few years have put unbearable...

Demographic Data for Waynesboro, VA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Waynesboro, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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