Home Health Aide Jobs in El Cajon, CA

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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Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Senior Companion / Non-Medical Caregiver

  • National City, CA (14 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • National City, CA (14 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Spring Valley, CA (7 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Spring Valley, CA (7 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Home Care Aide - Weekly Pay

  • Lemon Grove, CA (9 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lemon Grove, CA (9 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - FT, PT (All Shifts)

  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

This includes eating, bathing, dressing toileting, transferring (walking), and continence....

Caregiver Recruiter

  • La Jolla, CA (22 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Jolla, CA (22 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago

For nearly 20 years, TheKey has helped clients achieve successful long-term aging at home with comprehensive, concierge-based care. Ensuring the dignity, safety, and independence of its clients,...

Home Health Aide - Sharp Hospice Homes - Night Shift - Full Time

  • La Mesa, CA (7 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Mesa, CA (7 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to execute Home Health Aide skills safely. Ability to effectively communicate and function in a team environment to enhance patient care....

Part-time caregiver for 6 month old a couple mornings a week

  • Imperial Beach, CA (19 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Imperial Beach, CA (19 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Hello, Im looking for a part time caregiver for a few mornings each week to help with my 6 month old daughter while I get somethings done around the house and an occasional errand outside the...

Weekend Caregivers Needed

  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

and Incontinence care *Meal Preparation and Light Housekeeping *Laundry and Linen changes *Provide companionship *Other Duties as Assigned AALL CARE has been in business for over 30 years, we are leading...

Caregiver Needed $25 Per HR

  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

un caregiver needed $25 per hr (Rancho Bernardo) compensation: $25 per hr Looking for kind and patient FEMALE caregiver for my adult daughter w developmental disabilities ( epilepsy, autism and...

Home Health Aide - Sharp Hospice Homes - Night Shift - Full Time

  • Bonita, CA (10 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bonita, CA (10 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Ability to execute Home Health Aide skills safely. Ability to effectively communicate and function in a team environment to enhance patient care....

Lead Direct Support Professional

  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (22 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!...

Caregiver Needed for Three Kids, Driving Required on Weekdays

  • Spring Valley, CA (7 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Spring Valley, CA (7 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our three children, ages 10,12, and 14. The job starts on April 15, 2025, and runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:30 PM...

Direct Support Professional

  • Chula Vista, CA (15 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (15 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days 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...

Demographic Data for El Cajon, CA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in El Cajon, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in El Cajon, CA 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
18.1%
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 El Cajon, CA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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