Home Health Aide Jobs in Virginia

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 - up to $22/hr

  • Papa Inc.
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 4 days ago

Looking for Flexible, Meaningful Part-Time Opportunities? What is Papa? Papa is a service that connects caring individuals with older adults and families who are seeking non-medical support with...

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Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Home Instead
  • Bristow, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Bristow, VA
  • 9 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

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Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Home Instead
  • Vienna, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Vienna, VA
  • 9 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

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In Home Caregiver

  • Home Instead
  • Sterling, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 9 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

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Caregiver - Weekly Pay

  • Home Instead
  • Centreville, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Centreville, VA
  • 9 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

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Direct Support Professional _1001

  • Sevita
  • Abingdon, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Abingdon, VA
  • 2 days ago

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, weve supported individuals...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Woodstock, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Woodstock, VA
  • 7 days ago

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, weve supported individuals...

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Direct Support Professional - Roselawn

  • Sevita
  • Martinsville, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Martinsville, VA
  • 15 days ago

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, weve supported individuals...

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VA Papermill day shift

  • Sevita
  • Winchester, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 16 days ago

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, weve supported individuals...

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Evening caregiver

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 1 hour ago

Evening shift open. 5 till9. 6 nights a week$. Pay$1388 per hour Monday thru Saturday. Fix light supper watch wheel of fortune Ang jeopardy then get ready for bed pretty easy really Just pas...

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Evening caregiver

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 1 hour ago

Start at 5oclock. Change brief. Fix light supper watch Watch T V til 8. Start getting ready for bed leave at 9 oclock

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Roommate/Live-in Caregiver

  • Reston, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 1 hour ago

Responsibilities include: Stretching/ranging Light cleaning Activities of Daily Living Warming up meals Transferring with a lift Help with showering, dressing, brushing teeth, and shaving Driving to...

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NEED INDIAN EXPERIENCED LIVE-IN FEMALE CAREGIVER FOR ELDERLY INDIAN WOMAN CHEVY CHASE HOME CARE-AGENCY WITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HELPING ELDERLY AND PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN DMV IS L...

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Direct Support Professional

  • ServiceSource
  • Lorton, VA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lorton, VA
  • 4 hours ago

amp;#xa; Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation,...

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Direct Support Professional - Day Services

  • Wall Residences
  • Floyd, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Floyd, VA
  • 5 hours ago

Create meaningful relationships, enjoy fun activities, and make a difference in your community… all while earning a paycheck! Wall Residences provides high-quality community services to...

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Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

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


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