Home Health Aide Jobs in Kalama, 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.

1-15 of 28 Jobs

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

In Home Caregiver

  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 16 hours ago

As a pioneer in our industry, we support families by referring professional caregivers for personal care, homemaking, and companionship services....

Homecare caregiver- Paid training- No Experience needed

  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 1 day ago

For Washington State employees: Certified Nursing Assistant (C-NA), Home Care Aide (HCA), Home Health Aide (HHA) license is required and must remain in good standing during employment....

LONGVIEW Caregiver, Home Care Aide, Healthcare aide, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Respite Care Worker, CNA, HCA, RNA

  • Kelso, WA (6 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kelso, WA (6 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 4 days ago

care assistant, respite caregiver, housekeeper personal care aide, care, caring, compassionate...

Home Care Aide

  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 7 days ago

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

Clare Bridge Caregiver

  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 8 days ago

This includes bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from programs and meals according to the individual service plan and individualized interventions....

Caregiver

  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 9 days ago

All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, older adult care management, Alzheimer's/dementia care, respite care, and other programs....

Home Health Aide - Hospice

  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Assist patient with personal care which may including: bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; assistance with bed pans and/or urinals; eating and hydration....

Home Health Aide - Hospice

  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Home Health Aide - Hospice - 113477 false Vancouver, WA | Clinical Support | Full Time Posted yesterday Description Home Health Aide - Hospice Location: Vancouver, Washington Schedule: Full Time, Day...

Caregiver

  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 9 days ago

As a pioneer in our industry, we support families by referring professional caregivers for personal care, homemaking, and companionship services....

Caregiver

  • Warren, OR (16 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Warren, OR (16 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Care Assistance with bathing, grooming, and hygiene Support with toileting and incontinence care Specialized Services Advanced Alzheimers and Dementia Care Hospice Support Medication Reminders and...

Certified Home Health Aide (CNA) - Home Health

  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (24 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 12 days ago

Responsibilities Assist clients with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting....

Addus Home Care Aide

  • Castle Rock, WA (17 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Castle Rock, WA (17 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 21 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 - Kelso

  • Kelso, WA (6 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kelso, WA (6 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

For Washington State employees: Certified Nursing Assistant (C-NA), Home Care Aide (HCA), Home Health Aide (HHA) license is required and must remain in good standing during employment....

Caregiver

  • Woodland, WA (10 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodland, WA (10 miles from Kalama, WA)
  • 30+ 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.) + Cooking and/or serving meals...

Demographic Data for Kalama, WA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Kalama, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Kalama, 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
18.0%
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 Kalama, WA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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