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 Full Time

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 hours 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 PRN

  • Renton, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Renton, WA
  • 4 days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Field Nurse. Reimagine Your Career in Home Health As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts you as much as your patients and their...

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Spokane, WA
  • 22 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 22 days ago

We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Home Health for a travel assignment in King Of Prussia Pennsylvania.

Direct Support Professional

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 3 hours ago

care - personal hygiene and grooming Daily tasks include light housekeeping, laundry, and keeping the h...

Caregiver

  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 3 hours ago

Your primary responsibilities will include providing personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily activities, many tasks such as you would do assisting you elderly parents or grandparents...

Social Worker - Program Coordinator (Caregiver Support Program)

  • Walla Walla, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Walla Walla, WA
  • 3 hours ago

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in...

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP - FT

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 hours ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • College Place, WA
  • 5 hours ago
  • College Place, WA
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities align with the needs of our clients in assisting with daily activities to include, but not limited to the following: Meal preparation Housekeeping Companionship Personal hygiene care...

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP - FT

  • South Hill, WA
  • 12 hours ago
  • South Hill, WA
  • 12 hours ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoringAssist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housematesEnsuring client safety and maintaining a...

Hiring Caregiver for Adult Family Home

  • University Place, WA
  • 12 hours ago
  • University Place, WA
  • 12 hours ago

Job duties: -Assist residents with all ADLs, including bathing, dressing, toileting, eating and drinking, hygiene, transferring including Hoyer lift, incontinence care, medication assistance or administration...

We seek a responsible babysitter for our infant. The start date is flexible, with a preference for March 31, 2025. The babysitter will care for our child during the scheduled hours, including...

Personal Care Aides

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 15 hours ago

TITLE: Medical Coordinator Assistant DEPARTMENT: Federal Way, WA REPORTS TO: Program Manager/Medical Coordinator SUMMARY: Provide support coordination to clients related to medical, dental, mental...

Health Aide, homecare aide, Home Health, Aide, CIS, Community Integrated Services, night, companionship, Nursing Student, Nurse Extern, assisted living, supported living, companion, Homemaker, Social...

Apply STEP INTO A WORLD WHERE COMPASSION MEETS PROFESSIONALISM: As a Personal Care Assistant - Caregiver, your day begins with purpose and ends with fulfillment....

Caregiver Certified

  • Oak Harbor, WA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Oak Harbor, WA
  • 19 hours ago

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

Demographic Data for Washington

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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
26.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.1%
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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