Home Health Aide Jobs in Tumwater, 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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Hiring Overnight Caregiver in Tri Cities

  • Home, WA (20 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Home, WA (20 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities of a Caregiver: Our Care Professionals provide companionship and conversation - you meet some great people; light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation; incidental transportation...

Occupational Therapist - OT / Occupational Therapist Home Health - HHA

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 4 days ago

As a home health occupational therapist, you'll help individuals with the skills needed for life's daily activities. Working in patients' homes, nursing homes or memory care, you'll review their...

$25Hourly Caregiver Needed - Lakebay , WA Client

  • Lakebay, WA (20 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lakebay, WA (20 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 5 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...

Live-In Care Giver

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

assistance with catheter and colostomy care....

Spiritual Caregiver Hospice

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Summary We are hiring for a Hospice Chaplain (Spiritual Caregiver). Pay Range: $30- $35 per hour (DOE) At Assured Hospice of Centralia, a part of LHC Group we embrace a culture of caring,...

$24 Hourly Caregiver needed for Yelm WA client

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

Caregiver - Afternoon Shift

  • Gig Harbor, WA (24 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (24 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 12 days 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...

Caregiver - Weekends

  • Lakebay, WA (20 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lakebay, WA (20 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 12 days 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...

Home Care Aide Evaluator

  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 days ago

JOB TITLE: Home Care Aide Evaluator REPORTS TO: Sr. Home Care Aide Evaluator DEPARTMENT: Test Center LOCATION: Olympia, WA JOB OVERVIEW Prometric, the recognized global leader in...

Professional In-Home Caregivers Needed - Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater!

  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 days ago

For Washington State employees: Certified Nursing Assistant (C-NA), Home Care Aide (HCA), Home Health Aide (HHA) license is required to maintain employment (Fedelta does offer a fully compensated licensure...

BENEFITS: Low-cost medical, dental, optical, 401k, PTO, mileage reimbursement, paid training RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers...

In-Home Caregivers Needed Full-Time/Part-Time $21.10 - $23+/hr

  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 days ago

For Washington State employees: Certified Nursing Assistant (C-NA), Home Care Aide (HCA), Home Health Aide (HHA) license is required to maintain employment (Fedelta does offer a fully compensated licensure...

Caregiver

  • Olympia, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 15 days ago

You will keep our senior clients independent in their private homes by providing help with personal care, ADLs, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, transportation for appointments and...

$25.50 Hourly Caregiver needed for Olympia WA client

  • Olympia, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 16 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 - Centralia , WA Client

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Tumwater, WA)
  • 18 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 Tumwater, WA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Tumwater, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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