Home Health Aide Jobs in Rochester, 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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Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 hours ago

with assistance with personal care activities including bathing, mouth care, denture care, skin care, grooming, bathroom care, transferring, ambulation, and dressing.Assist clients with housekeeping...

CAREGiver available from 11AM- 6PM

  • East Rochester, NY (6 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Rochester, NY (6 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Duties include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Alzheimer's Care *No previous experience necessary...

Direct Support Professional- Community Habilitation

  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago

Direct Support Professional- Community Habilitation CDS Monarch, Inc. - 2.8 Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time $17.50 - $18.50 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Management Writing skills English...

Direct Support Professional - Pittsford, NY

  • Pittsford, NY (8 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pittsford, NY (8 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Key duties include: Care & Support: Assist with daily living activities, personal care, meal prep, and medication management....

Direct Support Professional III

  • Rochester, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 15 days ago

Obtains and maintains AMAP certification and administers medication and personal care as prescribed. Correctly follow procedures for mandated reporting and responding....

Personal Care Aide Weekly Pay

  • Webster, NY (9 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Webster, NY (9 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet. Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care....

Direct Support Professional - Brockport evening shifts

  • Brockport, NY (15 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Brockport, NY (15 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities: Care and Support: Assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration....

Direct Support Professional - Evening Shift (3:00pm-11:00pm)

  • Rochester, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 16 days ago

Key duties include: Care & Support: Assist with daily living activities, personal care, meal prep, and medication management....

Home Health Aide - Nursing Student

  • Rochester, NY
  • 23 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 23 days ago

health aide tasks within the past 24 months....

Per Diem Direct Support Professional - Comm. Hab. Open Interviews

  • West Henrietta, NY (8 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • West Henrietta, NY (8 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 23 days ago

, toileting, dressing and eating as needed including modeling appropriate behavior, using therapeutic equipment and/or therapeutic feeding Perform housekeeping tasks when needed including but not limited...

Residential Assistant

  • Rochester, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Residential Assistant Job Locations US-NY-Rochester Posted Date 3 days ago (4/10/2025 2:26 AM) Category Residential Care Mental Health Type Regular Part-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Shift Weekend...

Caregiver

  • Pittsford, NY (8 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pittsford, NY (8 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

This includes bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from programs and meals according to the individual service plan and individualized interventions....

Home Health Aide's $18.00 plus/hr.

  • Hilton, NY (13 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Hilton, NY (13 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 25 days ago

Responsibilities for Home Health Aide Perform personal care activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom Provide patients with mobility assistance Follow assignments...

Resident Care Aide - Home Health Aide (HHA)

  • Fairport, NY (10 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Fairport, NY (10 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 26 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....

Home Health Aide

  • Webster, NY (9 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Webster, NY (9 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 26 days ago

Services Personal Care Bathing Companion Work Details Live Out Part Time...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Rochester, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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