Home Health Aide Jobs in Portsmouth, 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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Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Sanford, ME (23 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sanford, ME (23 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 9 hours ago

at BAYADA Home Health Care in Sanford, Maine, United States Job Description We have a Full time Registered Nurse opportunity open now doing visits in Sanford and surrounding towns, ME. Flexible...

Caregiver Needed 3-11

  • Rochester, NH (16 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Rochester, NH (16 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 9 hours ago

Personal care, light housekeeping, med management, (we will train) Contact Kayla @ Lilac View Assisted Living ... or Desiree Hafford @ ... (call or text)...

Memory Care Caregiver

  • Newburyport, MA (17 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newburyport, MA (17 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities What you will do as a Caregiver Enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with mobility needs and daily living activities, including housekeeping, bathing, grooming, and routine...

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

  • Epping, NH (14 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Epping, NH (14 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 7 days ago

un Personal Care Assistant (PCA) (Epping) AAA Home Health LLC compensation: $18.00 per hour employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Personal Care Assistant AAA Home Health...

Direct Support Professional

  • Sanford, ME (23 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sanford, ME (23 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 8 days ago

at Waypoint in Sanford, Maine, United States Job Description Essential Duties Develop a rapport with residents and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship Provide support and guidance for...

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available

  • Merrimac, MA (19 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Merrimac, MA (19 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 9 days ago

You might need to do some occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) If applying to work as Home Health aide, a Home Health aide certification and/or valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certification...

CNA Hospice Aide

  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 24 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 24 days ago

Responsibilities Provides personal care services to patients....

In-Home Child Caregiver (Nanny)

  • South Hampton, NH (13 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 27 days ago
  • South Hampton, NH (13 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 27 days ago

In-Home Child Caregiver (Nanny) Bring your babysitter, camp counselor, or teacher experience to Bright Horizons at Home as a Part-Time In-Home Child Caregiver. Be fulfilled as you make a...

Direct Support Professional

  • Deerfield, NH (23 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 28 days ago
  • Deerfield, NH (23 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 28 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Wells, ME (19 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wells, ME (19 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

.\ Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, light house keeping, and personal care.\ Support the emotional and social needs of seniors, fostering a positive environment....

Direct Support Professional Wanted (Northeast Area, MA)

  • Haverhill, MA (22 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Haverhill, MA (22 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

not limited to: Identify and engage in person specific community activities which may include recreation, social activities or life skill training Assist people to achieve their ISP goals - Provide companionship...

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 30+ days ago

Overview $15,000 Sign on Bonus Full Time Days Are you a highly skilled and compassionate registered nurse ( RN ) looking for a rewarding career in homecare as a case manager? If so, we invite you...

Caregiver

  • Newburyport, MA (17 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newburyport, MA (17 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities What you will do as a Caregiver Enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with mobility needs and daily living activities, including housekeeping, bathing, grooming, and routine...

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) (Brain Injury)

  • Haverhill, MA (22 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Haverhill, MA (22 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

Schedule: Sun 9am-11pm, Mon 3pm-11pm, Tue, Wed 2pm-11pm Salary: $23.25 / hour As a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) or Home Health Aide (H.H.A.), you will assist in providing daily routine or episodic...

Personal Care Assistant, LNA - Resident Care Associate

  • Rye, NH (4 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rye, NH (4 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

PCA / LNA 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 Portsmouth, NH

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Highest Education Level

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


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