Home Health Aide Jobs in Fort Collins, CO

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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Registered Nurse, Home Health $15K Bonus

  • Milliken, CO (23 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Milliken, CO (23 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 21 hours ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager $15,000 Sign On Bonus Salary Range: $70,000 to $90,000/year Reimagine Your Career in Home Health As a medical professional, you know that what...

Caregiver - Daily Pay

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities include: Personal care assistance Meal preparation Light housekeeping Medication reminders Companionship Making a positive difference in the lives of our seniors Our Investment in You...

Caregiver for Creative with Muscular Dystrophy

  • Masonville, CO (8 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Masonville, CO (8 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding) Help with exercise routines and overnight repositioning Meal preparation and household upkeep Drive my adapted van...

Live-In Caregiver - Berthoud

  • Berthoud, CO (21 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Berthoud, CO (21 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Duties include: assisting with meal prep, taking care of the house, and laundry, helping prepare for work, maintaining personal hygiene, and taking care of personal care of belongings....

Memory Care Caregiver

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 7 days ago

, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities Qualifications: Certified Nurse's Aid certification...

Caregivers Needed

  • Windsor, CO (10 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Windsor, CO (10 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 10 days ago

These levels of care include companionship, transportation, errands, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transfers, stand by assistance and assistance with personal hygiene....

Full Time Evening QMAP and Caregiver

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 11 days ago

CNA or Home Health Aide preferred. What we offer: Our full-time benefits package is one of the best in the business....

Caregiver

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 22 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 22 days ago

Tungland, 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 to live well,...

Caregiver

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 29 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 29 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...

Personal Care Aide

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago

as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Integrated Life Choices (ILC) is looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our team! A DSP is responsible for supporting people with developmental...

Caregiver Part Time, Senior Living Community

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago

, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair and nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc Participate in and attend monthly in-service meetings...

Caregiver

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 60+ days ago

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Let our caregivers tell you how we put our caregivers first: "I enjoyed working for this company as it allowed...

Hiring Longmont CO Caregivers Flexible Schedules/Weekly Pay!

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 90+ days ago

Always Best Care Caregivers: Provide Activity of Daily Living (ADL's) Assistance such as personal care (transferring, dressing, bathing, toileting, etc.) and basic companion care (light housekeeping...

Caregiver FT

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 90+ days ago

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Let our caregivers tell you how we put our caregivers first: "I enjoyed working for this company as it allowed...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Fort Collins, CO

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Fort Collins, CO 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 Fort Collins, CO
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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