Home Health Aide Jobs in Homewood, AL

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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Caregiver

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 16 hours ago

What Youll Do Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing Supporting residents with medication Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community Toileting...

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

Direct Support Professional - All Shifts - Birmingham

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 7 days ago

Personal Care: Assist with personal care and daily living skills, including bathing, cleaning, feeding, and lifting as needed....

Caregiver Needed for Two Children with Bedtime Experience

  • Bessemer, AL (8 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (8 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 7 days ago

We need a babysitter for two children, an infant and an elementary-aged child, starting on March 15, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The ideal candidate has experience caring for multiples and can...

Hospice Aide/CNA

  • Bessemer, AL (8 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (8 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 9 days ago

Provides assistance with the following ADLs during each patient visit: mobility, transfers, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating or toileting....

Caregiver

  • Hoover, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 12 days ago

Essential Functions: Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility Engages residents in meaningful conversation...

Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

  • Trussville, AL (18 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Trussville, AL (18 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 13 days ago

The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work....

In Home Caregiver - Housekeeper

  • Calera, AL (24 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Calera, AL (24 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 13 days ago

An In Home Caregiver - Housekeeper with Visiting Angels Birmingham supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one...

In Home Housekeeper or Caregiver

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 13 days ago

An In Home Housekeeper or Caregiver with Visiting Angels Birmingham supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one...

Caregiver

  • Homewood, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Homewood, AL
  • 14 days ago

Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met....

Home Health Aide - HHA

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 27 days ago

A Home Health Aide - HHA with Visiting Angels Birmingham supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility...

Live-in Home Health Aide - HHA

  • Trussville, AL (18 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Trussville, AL (18 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 27 days ago

A Live-in Home Health Aide - HHA with Visiting Angels Birmingham supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one...

Caregiver

  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (3 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

You will assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs, as well as help residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and...

At Home Caregiver

  • Trussville, AL (18 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Trussville, AL (18 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Assist clients with personal care and hygiene Help clients with routine exercises Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able) Do the clients shopping or accompany them...

Companion Caregiver

  • Calera, AL (24 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Calera, AL (24 miles from Homewood, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work....

Demographic Data for Homewood, AL

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Homewood, AL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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