Best Home Health Aides in Harrisburg, PA

Q: What does a home health aide do near me in Harrisburg, PA?

If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Harrisburg, PA, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.

Q: What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Harrisburg, PA?

When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Harrisburg, PA, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.

Q: How can I find a home health aide near me in Harrisburg, PA?

To find home health aides near you in Harrisburg, PA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Harrisburg, PA. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.

Q: How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Harrisburg, PA?

The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Harrisburg, PA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $17.33 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.

Q: How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Harrisburg, PA?

To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.

Home health aides in Harrisburg, PA

Edwin T.

Harrisburg, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Aide Providing Transportation, Total Care, Errands, Light Cooking And Cleaning.

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I am a Certified Nurse Aide with over 10 years experience in long term care, personal care, Home Health. Alzheimer's/Dementia experience. I received a bachelor degree in Law from Central Penn College. I am a advisory committee member for nursing foundation for the nursing program at Dauphin County tech as well as I sit on the...

Edwin can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more

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Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Shianne B.

Harrisburg, PA

$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nursings In My Blood

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My nursing life I am very passionate about, I started my nursing career when I was a junior in high school. I worked in a kitchen at a local nursing home as a dietary aid where I got to learn a lot about residents diets. When I became a senior I had to do a senior project where I volunteered in the activities department where I...

Shianne can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, hospice services

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Home Health Aide

Deamonte S.

Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Seniors Care Giver

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Hi I'm a certify home health aide who love people and love to work with them. I'm 5'1. I am comfortable with pets, feeding, bathing and dressing. I will make sure they eats and take medication on time. I am always on time and very responsible. I likes being outdoors, I enjoys playing games, cooking, reading, is interested in...

Deamonte can also help with: Personal care

Beth W.

Enola, PA

$8-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Happy Helper

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I have experience as a home health care aide providing assistance and compassionate care to others. I have provided services such as ambulatory support, medication reminders, meal preparation, meal preparation with dietary needs, completing errands and tasks, transport to appointments, laundry and house cleaning, and pet care. I...

Beth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands

Kari T.

Mechanicsburg, PA

$8-13/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I was a private duty home health aide years ago. Companionship and personal care. I can help with household chores and meal prep, I can do errands. I am comfortable with pets

Kari can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning

Brianna H.

Carlisle, PA

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Personal Care Aide

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My name is Bri and I am an energetic, patient and positive person who tries to put a smile on everyone's face if I can. I have worked in personal care homes for the last 4 years. I currently work at a nursing home facility but am looking to get into private duty home health. I am CPR trained and certified as well as certified in...

Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands & more

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Home Health Aide

Ashley L.

Dover, PA

$17-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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I currently work in office for a home care agency - I started there 10 years ago as one of their home health aides and advanced to the quality assurance manager moving into office with scheduling. Prior I worked in a facility. I am very caring, understanding and patient with the elderly and love giving them comfort and help with...

Ashley can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning & more

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Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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