Home Health Aide Jobs in Kent, 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

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 45+ 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...

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Renton, WA (6 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Renton, WA (6 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 26 days ago

Coverage Area: King County Offer Based on Years of Experience Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Field Nurse. Reimagine Your Career in Home Health As a medical professional, you know that what...

In Home Caregiver

  • Renton, WA (6 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Renton, WA (6 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 8 hours ago

You'll spend your day assisting clients with daily activities, companionship, and personal care needs while ensuring their safety and well-being. No experience? No problem!...

Caregiver who wants to be PROMOTED Spokane

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 23 hours ago

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

Home Care Aide

  • Sumner, WA (11 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sumner, WA (11 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day 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...

Caregiver Position - Dayshift

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Provide personal care services to clients, including assistance with bathing, grooming, and dressing....

Caregiver-Individual Provider

  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 2 days ago

of daily living, such as walking, bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting - Transport Clients to and from appointments, errands, and activities - Assist with light housekeeping - Remind...

Full Time Caregiver

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking motivated, active people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others. Our residents enjoy walking, bowling, going to movies and getting out doors on hikes etc....

Home Health Aide

  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview NOW HIRING- Home Health Aide for the Pierce County Area!...

Now Hiring Caregivers - Serve Seniors in North Seattle!

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago

care tasks such as dressing, grooming, meals, and toileting Maintain a clean and safe environment with light housekeeping Assist with errands or provide transportation to appointments Offer companionship...

On-Call Caregiver

  • Auburn, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Duties : Preparing Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner based on diet orders Assisting residents with ADLs including Dressing, Toileting, Bathing, Etc Meeting needs...

Live in caregiver

  • Federal Way, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Looking for live in CNA/HCA. Korean speaking preferred. Required certifications. Caring for 6 residents ADLs, prepare meals, housekeeping, and med pass.

TACOMA caregiver, healthcare aide, home care aide, CNA, HCA, RNA, personal care aide, respite worker

  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago

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

King County Caregiver, home care aide, home health aide, personal care aide, CNA

  • Auburn, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (4 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Apply online Questions call ..., or 253- 656-3445 Healthcare Caregiver Opportunities, homecare, home care aide, healthcare aide, personal care aide, certified nursing assistant, CNA, HCA, RNA, registered...

In Home Caregiver CNA

  • Burien, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Burien, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Health Aide, Personal Care Aide certification preferred Right at Home is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion....

Demographic Data for Kent, WA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Kent, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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