Home Health Aide Jobs in Harlingen, TX

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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Caregiver

  • Harlingen, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 16 hours ago

Caregiver needed for 75 year old Vietnam War/Marine veteran, confined to wheelchair/walker. 0% vision. Wife present in clients home in Harlingen. References and transportation are required. Duties...

CNA Hospice Aide Part-Time Weekends

  • Harlingen, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities Provides personal care services to patients....

Sweet Dreams Home Health Aide-C.N.A.

  • Harlingen, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 7 days ago

Health Aide (HHA)?...

Direct Support Professional I/SSLC

  • Harlingen, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 8 days ago

Assists persons served (male and female) with carrying out necessary self-care skills (i.e., bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, feeding and grooming)....

Child Care Giver

  • Brownsville, TX (20 miles from Harlingen, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Brownsville, TX (20 miles from Harlingen, TX)
  • 16 days ago

$9.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Cameron County $9.76 - $17.65 Per hour CHILD CARE GIVER KIDDIE ZONE CHILD CARE CENTER LLC Occupation: Childcare Workers Location:...

Teacher - Caregiver

  • Brownsville, TX (20 miles from Harlingen, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Brownsville, TX (20 miles from Harlingen, TX)
  • 16 days ago

$8.50 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Cameron County $9.76 - $17.65 Per hour TEACHER - CAREGIVER KINDER FUN ACADEMY INCORPORATED Occupation: Childcare Workers Location:...

Direct Support Professional IV/SSLC

  • Harlingen, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 18 days ago

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we...

Child Caregiver

  • Los Fresnos, TX (18 miles from Harlingen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Fresnos, TX (18 miles from Harlingen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

No wage data provided Child Caregiver Express Learning Center Inc Occupation: Childcare Workers Location: Los Fresnos, TX - 78566 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16821883 Work At Home option: No...

Caregiver

  • Palm Valley, TX (6 miles from Harlingen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palm Valley, TX (6 miles from Harlingen, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

elder care provider, your responsibilities will include administering medication in accordance with the prescribed schedule, ensuring the comfort and well-being of our family member, and providing companionship...

Caregiver Lead - Brownsville

  • Harlingen, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Our Company ResCare Community Living Overview Operations Management focuses on efficiently meeting the needs of our clients across various lines of business. If your passion is managing and...

Caregiver

  • Brownsville, TX (20 miles from Harlingen, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX (20 miles from Harlingen, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

preparation, medication reminders, transportation assistance, companionship, and basic homemaking tasks....

Caregiver

  • La Feria, TX (9 miles from Harlingen, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • La Feria, TX (9 miles from Harlingen, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

and social engagement Assist client with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers...

Caregiver - Contract - Harlingen

  • Harlingen, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities can vary, and may include grooming, bathing, feeding, toileting, transferring, observing, and reporting conditions, working with residents that have behaviors, companionship, engaging...

Direct Support Professional III/SSLC

  • Harlingen, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities can vary, and may include such duties as grooming, bathing, feeding, lifting and positioning, assisting with medication administration, observing and reporting individual's conditions...

Direct Support Professional II/SSLC

  • Harlingen, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities can vary, and may include such duties as grooming, bathing, feeding, observing and reporting individual's conditions and behaviors, providing meaningful interactions with individuals...

Demographic Data for Harlingen, TX

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Harlingen, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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