Home Health Aide Jobs in Ford, WA

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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Registered Nurse Home Health - $10k Sign-On Bonus!

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 1 hour ago

Company: Providence at Home with Compassus Position Summary Take your nursing career to the next level with a meaningful opportunity at the forefront of home-based care. With Providence at Home...

Caregiver Manager

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team at Family Resource Home Care! Family Resource Home Care is a leading home care agency dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our clients in their homes. We...

NOC/Caregiver

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Aspen Quality Care is looking for compassionate CNA night shifts at our Spokane community. Our 20-bed Expanded Assisted Living Facilities provide a family-oriented culture for all staff and...

Caregiver for Senior Widow (Private In Home)

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Personal Hygiene and Bathing support 8. General Assistance to be determined Successful Candidate: 1. Caregiver experience with work history available (experience with dementia required) 2....

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Weekend In-Home Caregiver.

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Health Aide, homecare aide, Home Health, Aide, CIS, Community Integrated Services, night, companionship, Nursing Student, Nurse Extern, assisted living, supported living, companion, Homemaker, Social...

Home Care Aide

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 3 days ago

You will nurture a home-like setting the community and assist our seniors with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs....

Caregiver

  • Clayton, WA (12 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Clayton, WA (12 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, and laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport clients to appointments and daily errands Caregiver Qualifications...

In-Home Caregiver

  • Springdale, WA (8 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Springdale, WA (8 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Caregiver Job Duties Our caregivers support their clients in activities of daily living such as (but not limited to): Household chores (cleaning, laundry, dishes, etc.)...

Caregiver Certified

  • Colbert, WA (21 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Colbert, WA (21 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, and laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport clients to appointments and daily errands Caregiver Qualifications...

Home Care Aide Certified

  • Clayton, WA (12 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Clayton, WA (12 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, and laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport clients to appointments and daily errands Caregiver Qualifications...

Caregiver

  • Ford, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Ford, WA
  • 4 days ago

Professional Caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants (CNA), personal care assistants, direct care workers....

Caregiver who wants to be PROMOTED Spokane

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Professional Caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants (CNA), personal care assistants, direct care workers....

BI-WEEKLY LIVE-IN $5080 per month Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 7 days ago

aide, Home Health, Aide, CIS, Community Integrated Services, night, companionship, Nursing Student, Nurse Extern, assisted living, supported living, companion, Homemaker, Social Services, certified...

Caregiver

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 8 days ago

ASSISTED LIVING/MEMORY CARE Caregiver The Gallery at Spokane We are growing and need additional staff in our state-of-the-art assisted living community. We are seeking outstanding caregivers to...

Caregiver for Families

  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (23 miles from Ford, WA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Ford, WA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Ford, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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