Home Health Aide Jobs in Princeton, WV

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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Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Princeton, WV
  • 17 days ago
  • Princeton, WV
  • 17 days ago

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right...

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Group Home Caregiver

  • Ashland, WV (20 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashland, WV (20 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 1 day ago

community and enjoy their favorite activities Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition Youll assist people with their personal hygiene (bhing, dressing, toileting...

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Caregiver

  • Ashland, WV (20 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashland, WV (20 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 1 day ago

community and enjoy their favorite activities Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition Youll assist people with their personal hygiene (bhing, dressing, toileting...

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Direct Support Professional - In Home

  • Wall Residences
  • Pearisburg, VA (17 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pearisburg, VA (17 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 2 days ago

Help individuals enrich their own lives through exploring volunteer opportunities, support personal care needs, providing transportation and any needed advocacy for medical/dental appointments, and...

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Direct Support Professional _1001

  • Sevita
  • Princeton, WV
  • 17 days ago
  • Princeton, WV
  • 17 days ago

REM West Virginia, a member of the Sevita family provides services for services to youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex challenges. THRIVE AS A...

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Dsp Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Princeton, WV
  • 17 days ago
  • Princeton, WV
  • 17 days ago

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right...

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Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • All Ways Caring HomeCare
  • Hinton, WV (17 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hinton, WV (17 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 30+ 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....

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Caregiver

  • Sevita
  • Princeton, WV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Princeton, WV
  • 30+ days ago

Skills: Cooking, cleaning, assisting with personal care, such as eating, dressing, bathing and toileting and the ability to stay calm and problem solve in stressful situations Behaviors: Patient, compassionate...

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Direct Support Professional (Sleep/Awake)

  • 1250 Prader-Willi Homes of Oconomowoc LLC
  • Northfork, WV (20 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Northfork, WV (20 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 30+ days ago

Assist with daily living activities such as hygiene, personal care, and meal support in accordance with individual protocols....

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Home Care Aide NEEDED For Elderly Female In Princeton, WV

  • Care Planning Institute
  • Princeton, WV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Princeton, WV
  • 30+ days ago

We are in need of a Personal Care Aide to assist one of our clients who is an elderly female and needs some help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking - to stay independent at home....

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Home Care Aide NEEDED For Elderly Male In Hinton, WV

  • Care Planning Institute
  • Hinton, WV (17 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hinton, WV (17 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 30+ days ago

We are in need of a Personal Care Aide to assist one of our clients who is an elderly male and needs some help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking - to stay independent at home....

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Home Care Aide

  • Addus HomeCare
  • Pocahontas, VA (19 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pocahontas, VA (19 miles from Princeton, WV)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities: Follow a care plan for the client and report on completed tasks Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)...

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Caregiver

  • Home Care Association of America
  • Princeton, WV
  • 90+ days ago
  • Princeton, WV
  • 90+ days ago

Our care teams are passionate about serving our clients and are committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed. Thats where you come in....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Princeton, WV

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Princeton, WV offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.6%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Princeton, WV
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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