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Home Health Assistant Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Home Health Aide

Oxon Hill, MD · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Current CNA license in good standing * Maryland Home Health Aide license * CPR Certificate * High school diploma or equivalent * Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or ...

Home Health Aide

Oxon Hill, MD · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Current CNA license in good standing * Maryland Home Health Aide license * CPR Certificate * High school diploma or equivalent * Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or ...

Home Health Aide

Upper Marlboro, MD · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Current CNA license in good standing * Maryland Home Health Aide license * CPR Certificate * High school diploma or equivalent * Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or ...

Home Health Aide

Upper Marlboro, MD

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Current CNA license in good standing * Maryland Home Health Aide license * CPR Certificate * High school diploma or equivalent * Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or ...

Home Health Aide

Oxon Hill, MD · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Current CNA license in good standing * Maryland Home Health Aide license * CPR Certificate * High school diploma or equivalent * Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or ...

Home Health Aide

Oxon Hill, MD · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Current CNA license in good standing * Maryland Home Health Aide license * CPR Certificate * High school diploma or equivalent * Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or ...

Home Health Aide

Upper Marlboro, MD · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Current CNA license in good standing * Maryland Home Health Aide license * CPR Certificate * High school diploma or equivalent * Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or ...

Home Health Aide

Oxon Hill, MD

$14.75 - $19/hr

Current CNA license in good standing * Maryland Home Health Aide license * CPR Certificate * High school diploma or equivalent * Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or ...

Home Health Aide

Oxon Hill, MD

$14.75 - $19/hr

Current CNA license in good standing * Maryland Home Health Aide license * CPR Certificate * High school diploma or equivalent * Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or ...

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How much do home health assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for home health assistant in Washington is $23.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.62 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a home health assistant?

Home Health Assistants are caregivers who provide support to individuals who need help with daily activities in their homes, such as the elderly, people with disabilities, or those recovering from illness or surgery. Their responsibilities often include assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and companionship. By helping clients maintain their independence and comfort at home, Home Health Assistants play a crucial role in improving quality of life and reducing the need for institutional care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a home health assistant?

To thrive as a Home Health Assistant, you need a strong understanding of basic patient care, hygiene assistance, and mobility support, often supported by a high school diploma and completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) program. Familiarity with home care documentation systems and basic medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors is typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal communication skills help build trust and provide emotional support to clients. These skills ensure high-quality, personalized care and contribute to the safety, comfort, and well-being of patients in their homes.

What are some common challenges faced by home health assistants when working with clients in their homes?

Home Health Assistants often face the challenge of adapting to different home environments and client needs, which can vary greatly from one assignment to another. They may encounter homes that are not ideally set up for medical care, requiring creativity and strong problem-solving skills to ensure client safety and comfort. Additionally, building trust with clients and their families while respecting privacy is essential, as is managing the emotional aspects of caring for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Support from supervisors and clear communication with healthcare teams can help address these challenges.

What are the most commonly searched types of Home Health jobs in Washington?

The most popular types of Home Health jobs in Washington are:

What cities in Washington are hiring for Home Health Assistant jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Home Health Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Home Health Assistant job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,048 per year, or $23.1 per hour.

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

CenterWell Home Health

Annapolis, MD

$45 - $62/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago


CenterWell Home Health rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 247 rated social care providers


Job description

Become a part of our caring community
As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence, from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome limitations and enjoy a better quality of life.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:

  • Administer the physical therapy treatment plan to patients, working onsite in their homes, as developed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Administer non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients.
  • Document client records and submit clinical documentation to the office on time each week.
  • Attend educational meetings and coordinate department in-services.
  • Notify Physical Therapist or Branch Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, or staff or client changes.
  • Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association

  • Current state license to practice Physical Therapy

  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation

  • Current CPR certification

  • Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes that occur in the geriatric population

  • Read, write, and speak fluent English

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant


Pay Range
• $45.00 - $62.00 pay per visit/unit
• $70,400 - $96,300 per year base pay

Additional Information

TB Statement:

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Driving Statement:

This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.


$70,400 - $96,300 per year


Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at


Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.


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