Home Health Aide Jobs in Clinton, MD

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 - Consistent Hours

  • Chevy Chase, MD (19 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD (19 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 16 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Personal Care Assistant (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

  • Hyattsville, MD (14 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hyattsville, MD (14 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Personal Care Assistant (TS/SCI with Polygraph) Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact?...

In Home Caregiver

  • Dale City, VA (24 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dale City, VA (24 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • West McLean, VA (22 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • West McLean, VA (22 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Dale City, VA (24 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dale City, VA (24 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Live-in Direct Support Professional Silver Spring, MD

  • Silver Spring, MD (20 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (20 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 6 hours ago

community members Celebrating life successes and meeting life's challenges Working through anxiety, frustration, and emotions Making decisions Shopping, cooking, cleaning, and home upkeep Dressing, bathing...

Seeking Part-Time Tutor & Caregiver Combo

  • Odenton, MD (24 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Odenton, MD (24 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 16 hours ago

Seeking Part-Time Tutor & Caregiver for 3-Year-Old in Odenton, MDLooking for a warm, engaging, and reliable individual to work with my 3-year-old daughter three days a week (3 hours per day) in...

Weekend Direct Support Professional, (Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-11:00pm)

  • Bowie, MD (19 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bowie, MD (19 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Teach independent living and daily skills to the persons-served by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs such as daily grooming and personal care routines....

Nurse Monitor (Community Health Nurse 1)

  • Washington, DC (12 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (12 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Assesses the health care needs of Medicaid participants receiving personal care services. Evaluates the status/condition/progress of the participant and takes appropriate action....

Caregivers to Work Immediately Flexible

  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Provide assistance with personal care. Assist with mobility, transfers and range of motion exercises. Handle meal planning, preparation and feeding. Properly manage household needs....

Live In Caregiver for 79 year old woman

  • Capitol Heights, MD (17 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Capitol Heights, MD (17 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Looking for a live in Caregiver for Bowie MD area. Free room and board along with a salary. Need someone to provide care and assisting her as she has dementia. Light housekeeping, preparing meals...

NVIDD Direct Support Professional I

  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 4 days ago

The FT Direct Support Professional position assists people who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Under supervision of the Residential Coordinator, the DSP will be responsible for...

CAREGIVERS - Limited Opportunity - WE WILL BEAT YOUR PAY BY $1.00hr.

  • Washington, DC (12 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (12 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 6 days ago

CAREGIVERS - Limited Opportunity - WE WILL BEAT YOUR PAY BY $1.00hr.* (Gainesville) Caring Senior Service of Northern Virgina image 1 of 5 compensation: We will beat your pay by $1.00 per hour...

Direct Support Professional

  • Bowie, MD (16 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bowie, MD (16 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration....

Live-in Caregiver-FEMALE - POSITION FILLED!

  • Washington, DC (12 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (12 miles from Clinton, MD)
  • 7 days ago

(Laurel) compensation: $30,000/yr employment type: job title: Caregiver Seeking a mature FEMALE live-in occupant Caregiver to perform personal care assistance to elderly female with bathing and dressing...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Clinton, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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