Home Health Aide Jobs in Ithaca, NY

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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Community Health Nurse

  • Watkins Glen, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Watkins Glen, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 12 days ago

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and...

Caregivers

  • Interlaken, NY (17 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Interlaken, NY (17 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 6 days ago

The Bixby Home Caregivers in Interlaken , New York The Bixby Home is looking for a few individuals to care for the residents in their Licensed Adult Care Home in Interlaken. We are actively...

Caregiver

  • Cortland, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cortland, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Care for clients in their home, including transportation, companionship, meal prep and light house keeping. $18.25 per hour, with health insurance, dental, and sick leave....

Community Health Nurse, Home Care

  • Watkins Glen, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Watkins Glen, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 12 days ago

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and...

Caregiver

  • Ithaca, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY
  • 16 days ago

You will assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs, as well as help residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and...

Calling all Watkins Glen caregivers, YOU are needed at the Arc

  • Watkins Glen, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Watkins Glen, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 17 days ago

Join our team as a Direct Support Professional at The Arc Chemung-Schuyler In WATKINS GLEN and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Work in a...

Day Habilitation - Direct Support Professional- DAY HOURS

  • Watkins Glen, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Watkins Glen, NY (22 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 25 days ago

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities? Join us at The Arc of Chemung-Schuyler and play a vital role in our Day Habilitation...

Resident Care Aide - Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Aide (PCA)

  • Waverly, NY (23 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waverly, NY (23 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Resident Care Aide/Home Health Aide (HHA) Position Overview: RCA/HHA team members will assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care support....

Direct Support Professional

  • Trumansburg, NY (11 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Trumansburg, NY (11 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Day-to-day responsibilities may include cooking, cleaning, shopping, meal preparation, laundry, etc....

Trumansburg, NY 14886- Caregiver/Home Health Aide - $17.00/hour

  • Trumansburg, NY (11 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Trumansburg, NY (11 miles from Ithaca, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Description Caregiver/ Home Health Aide - Trumansburg, NY Please read the following before applying: The Helper Bees (THB) was created to fill an obvious need in an underserved community....

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Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Ithaca, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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