Home Health Aide Jobs in Washington

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

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Coverage Area: Snohomish County Shift: 32hrs a week #AC-RN 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...

Home Care Aide

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 6 hours 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...

Home Health Aide

  • Kent, WA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 8 hours ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** A **Home Health Aide** ( HHA ): + Provides direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan...

Travel Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Kent, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 13 hours ago

Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The RN will assess patient needs,...

Caregiver

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 14 hours ago

of daily living such as dressing, grooming, eating, and bathroom needs....

Clare Bridge Caregiver

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 1 day 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 Needed - Mornings - Seattle

  • Medina, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Medina, WA
  • 1 day ago

CAREGIVER NEEDED - MORNINGS - SEATTLE compensation: $40/hr. Female/Male, English-speaking. Mon-Thurs 8AM-11AM. Light duty, no cleaning. $40/hr. TEXT [Your #] name, contact number & experience....

Caregiver

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 2 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 2 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....

Community Health Nurse

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

SIHB Core Competencies Core Competencies are foundational commitments and skills that all SIHB staff are expected to develop. These competencies define common measures for performance that are...

Home Health Aide - Hospice

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Deliver personal care as outlined in the care plan patients with walking, repositioning, and exercises Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and light housekeeping Record vital...

Caregiver

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 2 days ago

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

Caregiver who wants to be PROMOTED

  • Monroe, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Monroe, WA
  • 2 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....

In-home caregiver (Paid HCA training, Same Day pay)

  • Spokane, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 2 days ago

care services (bathing, dressing, grooming) - Light housework, meal preparation, medication reminders, and companionship - Work primarily in clients' homes with varying shift times and activities *...

Caregiver

  • Everett, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 2 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....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Washington

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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