Home Health Aide Jobs in Olympia, 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 50 Jobs

Caregiver

  • Vaughn, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Vaughn, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 hours ago

preparation Medication and appointment reminders Personal care with all activities of daily living Dementia and Alzheimer's Care Transportation to errands and appointments Nurse Delegated Services...

Live-In Care Giver

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 1 day ago

, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping and assistance with personal hygiene to include assistance with catheter and colostomy care....

In-Home Child Caregiver (Nanny) - Lacey, Washington Area

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 2 days ago

In-Home Child Caregiver (Nanny) Bring your babysitter, camp counselor, or teacher experience to Bright Horizons at Home as a Part-Time In-Home Child Caregiver. Be fulfilled as you make a...

$24 Hourly Caregiver needed for Roy WA client

  • Roy, WA (18 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Roy, WA (18 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago

of Daily Living) Bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, incontinence, feeding Assisting with IADL's (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Shopping, housekeeping, medication management, meal...

$24/Hour Caregiver Needed - Centralia , WA Client

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago

of Daily Living) Bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, incontinence, feeding Assisting with IADL's (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Shopping, housekeeping, medication management, meal...

Caregiver who wants to be PROMOTED

  • Spanaway, WA (23 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Spanaway, WA (23 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 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/Home Health Aide

  • Rochester, WA (18 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, WA (18 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 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....

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago

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

TUMWATER Caregiver

  • Tumwater, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 5 days ago

Caregiver, Housekeeper Personal Care Aide, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Chore worker, respite care worker,...

SHELTON Caregiver

  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 5 days ago

aide, nursing assistant, home care assistant, chore worker, housekeeper personal care aide, caretaker, home health aide, attendant, support worker, care provider, nursing aide, healthcare assistant...

OYMPIA LACEY Caregiver

  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago

Caregiver, Housekeeper Personal Care Aide, Care, Caring, Compassionate, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Chore Worker, Respite Worker,...

CENTRALIA Caregiver

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 5 days ago

care aide, care, caring, compassionate, home health aide, personal care assistant, nursing aide, elder care provider, provider, direct support professional, residential aide, healthcare assistant,...

Caregiver Manager

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 9 days 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...

$25 Hourly Caregiver Needed - Longbranch , WA Client

  • Longbranch, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Longbranch, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 9 days ago

of Daily Living) Bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, incontinence, feeding Assisting with IADL's (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Shopping, housekeeping, medication management, meal...

$25/Hour Caregiver Needed - Yelm , WA Client (Sign on Bonus $100)

  • Yelm, WA (19 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Yelm, WA (19 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 10 days ago

of Daily Living) Bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, incontinence, feeding Assisting with IADL's (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Shopping, housekeeping, medication management, meal...

Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Olympia, 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 Olympia, 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 Olympia, WA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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