Home Health Aide Jobs

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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Home Care Aide

  • Tuscola, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tuscola, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Start earning at least $18 per hour plus benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off. Earn even higher pay with experience. Join our team and get rewarded for your...

Registered Nurse, Home Health $15,000 Bonus

  • West Hills, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • West Hills, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 Hourly during training & Pay Per Visit when seeing patients - $93k-$116k/year Coverage Area: San Fernando Valley & Simi...

Registered Nurse, Home Health $15K Bonus

  • Culver City, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 Hourly pay during orientation & Pay Per Visit when seeing patients Coverage Area: Inglewood/Torrance/South Bay Shift:...

Evening Caregiver

  • Omaha, NE
  • 13 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 13 hours ago

care, light housekeeping, feeding and meal preparation....

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Gibsonville, NC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Gibsonville, NC
  • 16 hours ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Alamance, NC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Alamance, NC
  • 16 hours ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver - Weekly Pay

  • Whitsett, NC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Whitsett, NC
  • 16 hours ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver

  • Carmel, IN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Carmel, IN
  • 16 hours ago

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the...

In-Home Caregiver

  • North Mankato, MN
  • 16 hours ago
  • North Mankato, MN
  • 16 hours ago

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right...

Direct Support Professional

  • Hermantown, MN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Hermantown, MN
  • 16 hours ago

Pay is $16.00 per hour. Full-time position available! THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOULL Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well Develop real, meaningful...

Caregiver for Residential Program

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 16 hours ago

Providing Personal care such as assistance with eating, dressing, brushing teeth, shaving, bathing, toileting or wiping....

Direct Support Professional

  • Fremont, NE
  • 16 hours ago
  • Fremont, NE
  • 16 hours ago

care needs are being met; and, Demonstrate emotional support while assisting with general housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry duties....

Caregiver Open House, Tuesday, February 25th

  • Napa, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 18 hours ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

Wesley Enhanced Living

Personal Care Aide / Med Tech

Communicate status of residents to incoming staff Respond to resident emergencies, and determine appropriate interventions based on Personal Care policies and procedures....

Direct Support Caregiver

  • Blaine, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Blaine, MN
  • 1 day ago

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right...

Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Home Health Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Certification Course
Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Training Program/ Certification CourseBecome A Certified Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, or Caregiver!!Do You Want To...
Home Work: Organisational Development for Everyone in Health and Care
Discover some key OD ideas and principles, and explore how to create meaningful change in your organisation in this three-week course from The Kings Fund. Build your confidence and develop your OD...
Master Caregiving, Home Health Aide & Nurse Aide (3 in 1)
Become a certified home health aide with this comprehensive multiple module online training course. Master core caregiving competencies aligned with industry standards to provide compassionate,...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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