Home Health Aide Jobs in Amherst, NH

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 III - LPN

  • Tyngsboro, MA (17 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tyngsboro, MA (17 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Overview This is a direct service position providing individual medical support and education to individuals in assigned programs.To advocate for all medical needs of assigned program participants...

207-01 Direct Support Professional

  • Fitchburg, MA (22 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (22 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Their support needs include, but are not limited to, household maintenance within the group home, meal prep, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, etc. so that they may always look...

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Bedford, NH (6 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bedford, NH (6 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Registered Nurse - Home Health Travel Compact State Job ID 1102700 22 days ago REGISTERED NURSE - HOME HEALTH Registered Nurse - Home Health JOB DETAILS Position Title: REGISTERED NURSE I Total...

Infant Caregiver Needed with Car for Light Housekeeping and Learning Pod

  • Nashua, NH (11 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (11 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 3 days ago

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant, starting on April 21, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The sitter will care for our child, ensuring safety and comfort. Responsibilities include...

Personal care giver PCA

  • Amherst, NH
  • 3 days ago
  • Amherst, NH
  • 3 days ago

Personal care giver needed for an adult male. Will need to assist with ADL's, such as bathing, dressing etc. Experience working with a disabled person is beneficial....

Caregiver needed for two toddlers with laundry and housekeeping tasks

  • Auburn, NH (15 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Auburn, NH (15 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities include assisting with toilet training, providing basic care, preparing and engaging in learning activities, doing light laundry, and maintaining a clean play area....

Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver

  • Peterborough, NH (16 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Peterborough, NH (16 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 4 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...

Direct Support Professional 3 (DSP3)- Department 216

  • Littleton, MA (23 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Littleton, MA (23 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 6 days ago

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and...

Caregiver in the Brentwood, NH area

  • Manchester, NH (11 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Manchester, NH (11 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 11 days ago

Employer Match Top Notch Training Employee recognition programs Paid Time Off available to all Care Pros Next Day Pay Options Care Professional Responsibilities Activities that the client enjoys, companionship...

LNA Hospice Aide

  • Bedford, NH (6 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bedford, NH (6 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities Provides personal care services to patients....

Direct Support Professional III - LPN (Temporary)

  • Fitchburg, MA (22 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (22 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 14 days ago

Overview Payrate: $40.00/hr $5000 sign on bonus Paid quarterly over 18 months. This is a direct service position providing individual medical support and education to individuals in assigned...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Peterborough, NH (16 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 16 days ago
  • Peterborough, NH (16 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 16 days ago

Monadnock Worksource is looking to fill the following position: Direct Support Professional (DSP) PT Weekends. (Saturday & Sunday) With the option to pick up week day shifts to qualify for...

Direct Support Professional (Evening Shift) - Cathy Street Group Home

  • Fitchburg, MA (22 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 17 days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (22 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 17 days ago

Base pay $19.53/hour + additional compensation for higher education and/or years of experience in the field, up to $22.76. $1,000 Sign on Bonus ScheduleL Double Sunday (7a-11p), Monday, Tuesday...

Caregiver

  • Temple, NH (12 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 21 days ago
  • Temple, NH (12 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 21 days ago

Join our team! Three adults with disabilities need your help at Tobias Community, Temple NH. Direct care, homemaking, outings, day program. Training provided. Dental Ins. Call Bertram ... after 2...

Caregiver

  • Bedford, NH (6 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 21 days ago
  • Bedford, NH (6 miles from Amherst, NH)
  • 21 days ago

Caregiver Duties & Responsibilities: Assisting residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toiletingDocumenting care provided and reporting any changes in resident...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Amherst, NH

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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