Best Home Health Aides in Yakima, WA

Q: What does a home health aide do near me in Yakima, WA?

If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Yakima, WA, 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 Yakima, WA?

When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Yakima, WA, 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 Yakima, WA?

To find home health aides near you in Yakima, WA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Yakima, WA. 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 Yakima, WA?

The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Yakima, WA on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $21.00 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 Yakima, WA?

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 Yakima, WA

Joseph G.

Yakima, WA

$22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Home Care Aide Soon To Be A Nurse.

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Hello, my name is Joe. I have about two years experience with assisted living care, one year of which has been a lot of dementia clients and training. Prior to that my background was primarily working with abnormal psych. I'm nurse delegated and can do insulin shots provided there's an RN who can delegate that task with the...

Joseph can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care, live-in home care & more

Skills:

CNA

Elizabet S.

Yakima, WA

$20-21/hr • 3 yrs exp

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Hi! I have a certified home health aide, I started doing this job when I was 19, I worked at fieldstone assisted living/memory care! I decided I wanted to take this path because I wanted to give seniors a better perspective on life I wanted them to enjoy every second to the last one. I assisted with toileting, bathing, dressing...

Elizabet can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, respite care, live-in home care & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Debra M.

Tieton, WA

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a licensed NAR caregiver with over 20 years of experience in all areas of elder patient care. I specialize in dementia and Alzheimer's and am accredited in this area with many references. I am seeking a private Home Health Aid (Care Giver) position, which will allow me to use my experience to provide compassionate care and...

Debra can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CNA

5.0

"Debra is very professional. She provides excellent quality care. She is warm, caring, and so personable. She goes above and beyond to provide comfort. Our family was so blessed to have her care for our Dad. She became a much loved part of our family. There is no...

Rick A.

Christina G.

Wapato, WA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Companion, Home Health Aid And Light Housekeeper

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Hi, my name is Christina . I have 20 years of experience in home care. Working with disabled clients as well as elderly . I love working and helping others in their home with anything from light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and errands to a companion for your loved ones. I am currently looking to pick up some extra hours....

Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship

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