Home Health Aide Jobs in Lancaster, PA

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

  • Middletown, PA (22 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Middletown, PA (22 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 24 days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Salary: $87000 - $100000 / year This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual...

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Home Health for a travel assignment in Elizabethtown Pennsylvania.

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Morgantown, PA (23 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Morgantown, PA (23 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - Weekly Pay

  • Womelsdorf, PA (22 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Womelsdorf, PA (22 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - $500 New Hire Bonus

  • Womelsdorf, PA (22 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Womelsdorf, PA (22 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Womelsdorf, PA (22 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Womelsdorf, PA (22 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

In Home Caregiver

  • West Lawn, PA (24 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • West Lawn, PA (24 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Senior Companion / Non-Medical Caregiver

  • Adamstown, PA (18 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Adamstown, PA (18 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Registered Nurse Home Health - Travel - (HH RN)

  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

Requirements Registered Nurse - Home Health - Travel - (HH RN) StartDate: 5/5/2025 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2456.11 - $2706.73 The elite team members of this Home Health unit are seeking a...

Home Care Aide

  • Ephrata, PA (10 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ephrata, PA (10 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community and we are offering a *$1,000 sign-on bonus to join our team! Start your career with the nations leading provider of in-home support to seniors and...

Caregiver

  • Richland, PA (22 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richland, PA (22 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Similar career fields transfer to being a caregiver: Waitress, Waiter, Server, Cook, HHA, Home Health Aide, CNA, Geriatric Care, Nursing, Customer Service, Bus Driver, Teacher, Paraprofessional Teacher...

Home Health Aide-Weekends

  • West York, PA (24 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West York, PA (24 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Companionship and Home Helper Light housekeeping and meal preparation Medication Reminders Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Personal Care & Grooming...

Personal Care Aides - Immediate Openings

  • Kirkwood, PA (20 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kirkwood, PA (20 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Training Provided Location: Kirkwood, PA and surrounding areas Shift: Part-time Now Hiring: Personal Care Aides (PCA), Direct Care Workers (DCW), Caregivers and Home Health Aides (HHA) *** Must...

Caregiver - Flex Scheduling

  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 3 days ago

to seniors at home + Issue medication reminders, when needed + Conduct household errands and provide transportation to doctor's appointments + Personal care and hygiene assistance; including bathing...

Hiring Home Health Aides - Immediate Placement This Week

  • Denver, PA (15 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, PA (15 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Personal care including grooming and dressing 3. Eating and meal preparation 4. Oral hygiene and denture care 5. Toileting and toilet hygiene 6. IADL assistance 7....

Demographic Data for Lancaster, PA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Lancaster, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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