Home Health Aide Jobs in Medical Lake, 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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NIGHT SHIFT Caregiver

  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 22 days ago

Role Overview Our Caregivers provide activities of daily living and other services to residents in accordance with their service plan....

Caregiver

  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 23 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...

Now Hiring Caregivers (Spokane and surrounding areas) - $250 Sign on Bonus!

  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 2 days ago

care: dressing, bathing, grooming and assisting with meals Light housekeeping: basic cleaning, laundry, and organizing Transportation: Driving clients to appointments, running errands, and grocery...

Addus Home Care Aide

  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 2 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

  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Greetings, I have 2 open positions: I am looking for a caregiver to work on Sundays at my home from 8am to 4pm. The gentlemen needs assistance with everything. Duties: Dressing Brief Changes...

Weekend Day-Time Caregivers Wanted

  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 3 days ago

APPLY NOW at: Calling all caregivers that want to work their 40 hours in 3 days and then have 4 days off every week!! Do you want to spend the day at the lake and get paid to go?? Do you want to...

Caregiver for Veteran - Now Hiring

  • Reardan, WA (9 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reardan, WA (9 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 3 days ago

, grooming, hygiene, and toileting Prepare meals Perform light housekeeping and laundry Support mobility and ensure safe movement Why Join Us?...

Hospice Aide (CNA)

  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Describes the activities of daily living and demonstrates the ability to use techniques to assist the patient to meet these activities....

Live In Caregiver Needed

  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Caregiver for 85 year old bedridden woman with dementia. She cant do anything herself, so cook, feed, change, bathe and other self care and just keep her comfortable. Must be strong enough to...

Evening and NOC shift caregiver positions @ assisted living facility

  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities for this job include, but are not limited to: *Watching out for the general safety of residents *Assisting with ADL's ie: oral care, grooming, dressing, eating, brief changes, toileting...

LEAD Caregiver - Airway Heights

  • Airway Heights, WA (6 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Airway Heights, WA (6 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 5 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...

Full Time Caregiver Flexible Shifts

  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 5 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....

Certified Caregiver - Wa

  • Davenport, WA (21 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Davenport, WA (21 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 8 days ago

of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting Prepares meals and special diets Performs general housekeeping activities Administers medications to clients that has been specifically...

Caregiver/Home Health Aide/PCA/CNA

  • Davenport, WA (21 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Davenport, WA (21 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Full-Time Caregiver (Hiring Immediately)

  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Spokane, WA (13 miles from Medical Lake, WA)
  • 8 days ago

care services such as bathing, dressing and grooming....

Demographic Data for Medical Lake, WA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Medical Lake, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

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


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