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Avanta Care LLC

Home Health Aide (HHA)

Hartland, VT · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Responsibilities * Assist with personal care tasks including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting * Provide assistance with mobility, transfers, and ambulation * Support with feeding and ensure ...

A24Group

Travel Licensed Nursing Assistant

Keene, NH · On-site

$17.50 - $19.75/hr

Provide direct personal care to residents including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance. * Assist residents with meals, hydration, and daily activity programmes. * Observe and ...

Avanta Care

Home Health Aide (HHA)

Londonderry, VT · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they ...

A24Group

Local Travel Licensed Nursing Assistant

Keene, NH · On-site

$17.50 - $19.75/hr

Provide direct personal care to residents including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance. * Assist residents with meals, hydration, and daily activity programmes. * Observe and ...

A24Group

Local Licensed Nursing Assistant

Claremont, NH · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Provide direct personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility assistance * Monitor and report changes in resident condition to nursing staff * Assist with meals, feeding ...

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How much do personal care assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for personal care assistant in Springfield, VT is $14.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.31 and $16.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a personal care assistant?

Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) are professionals who provide support to individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or age-related conditions to help them with daily living activities. Their duties often include assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, mobility, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. PCAs work in clients’ homes, assisted living facilities, or healthcare settings, helping clients maintain independence and quality of life. They may also offer companionship and emotional support, adapting their services to each person's specific needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a personal care assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Personal Care Assistant, you need a solid understanding of basic caregiving, personal hygiene assistance, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with mobility aids, patient tracking apps, and sometimes CPR/First Aid certification are commonly required. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal skills help build trust and provide emotional support to clients. These abilities are crucial for ensuring clients' safety, comfort, and overall well-being in daily living environments.

What are some common challenges personal care assistants face when supporting clients, and how can they be managed?

Personal Care Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing clients with varying physical or cognitive needs, handling emotionally sensitive situations, and adapting to different home environments. Building strong communication skills, practicing patience, and maintaining professional boundaries are essential for overcoming these challenges. Regular training, support from supervisors, and connecting with other care team members can also help Personal Care Assistants feel equipped and supported in their role.

What is the difference between Personal Care Assistant vs Home Health Aide?

AspectPersonal Care AssistantHome Health Aide
CertificationsOften requires a state-specific certification or trainingTypically requires certification or training, such as HHA certification
Work EnvironmentAssists clients with daily living activities in private homes or care facilitiesProvides health-related services in clients' homes, including basic medical tasks
Job DutiesAssisting with bathing, dressing, meal prep, and companionshipMonitoring health, administering medication, basic medical care
Employer & IndustryHome care agencies, private clients, assisted living facilitiesHome health agencies, hospitals, private clients

While both roles involve assisting clients with daily activities, Personal Care Assistants focus more on personal and daily living support, whereas Home Health Aides often perform basic medical tasks and health monitoring. The choice depends on the required skills and the client's needs.

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Infographic showing various Personal Care Assistant job openings in Springfield, VT as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,233 per year, or $14.5 per hour.

Hospice Aide / LNA - Keene Area (Full Time)

Home Healthcare and Hospice Community Services

Keene, NH • On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Description:

Home Health Aide / LNA – Bring Comfort and Compassion Into the Home!


Are you passionate about helping people remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes? Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can combine hands-on caregiving with a holistic approach to patient comfort and well-being? We have a rewarding opportunity for you!


Why Join Us?

At Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services, we are proud to have been awarded a Silver Reader’s Choice Award in the Best Company to Work For category through the Keene Sentinel. We believe our team members are the heart of our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive environment where you can grow professionally and personally. As a Home Health Aide / LNA, you’ll provide compassionate, individualized care to patients in their homes while helping them maintain their independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life.


What We Offer:

  • Competitive Pay and Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including benefits, paid time off, and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for Growth: Whether you’re developing your skills as an LNA or expanding your experience in home-based care, we provide resources and support to help you grow.
  • Reiki Certification Support: Already Reiki certified? Put those skills to work supporting patient comfort. Not yet certified? We welcome candidates willing to obtain Reiki certification within six months of employment.
  • Ongoing Training: Receive continued education, competency development, and support from an experienced clinical team.
  • A Supportive Team: Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, other clinicians, patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Meaningful Work: Help patients remain safe, comfortable, and independent while receiving care in the place they call home.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide personal care services, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and skin care.
  • Provide touch therapy to patients as indicated in the plan of care when appropriately certified and trained.
  • Assist patients with mobility, ambulation, positioning, transfers, and prescribed exercise programs.
  • Support patients with self-administered medications as directed in the plan of care.
  • Assist with meal preparation, nutrition, and hydration needs.
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks that are essential to maintaining a safe and healthy home environment.
  • Promote patient independence, dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
  • Observe, document, and promptly report changes in patient condition, safety concerns, or unmet needs.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, supervisors, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Complete required documentation accurately and according to agency standards and timelines.


Requirements:
  • Successful completion of a state-approved Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) training program;
  • Current New Hampshire LNA license in good standing;
  • Current CPR certification;
  • Successful completion of agency competency requirements;
  • Reiki certification or willingness to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment;
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance; and
  • Ability to complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours of annual in-service education.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One year of experience as an LNA;
  • Experience in home health, hospice, long-term care, or hospital settings; and
  • Hospice or end-of-life care training.