Home Health Aide Jobs in Rome, GA

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

  • Rome, GA
  • 20 days ago
  • Rome, GA
  • 20 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...

RN Registered Nurse Home Health - PRN

  • Cedartown, GA (20 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cedartown, GA (20 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Overview PRN -need weekend coverage and atleast be in the weekend rotation and take a week of after hours call every 5-6 weeks Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite...

Direct Support Professional-Rome- Part Time Weekends

  • Cave Spring, GA (14 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cave Spring, GA (14 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 8 days ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

Personal Care Aide (PCA) / Caregiver

  • Calhoun, GA (19 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Calhoun, GA (19 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 8 days ago

personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation...

Direct Support Professional-Rome- Part Time Weekends

  • Summerville, GA (16 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Summerville, GA (16 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 9 days ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

Asleep Overnight Direct Support Professional Full-Time

  • Calhoun, GA (19 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Calhoun, GA (19 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 15 days ago

These may include learning more about community resources, finding hobbies, working on personal cares and meal preparations/planning or budgeting....

Caregiver/Home Health Aide - Polk County

  • Rome, GA
  • 17 days ago
  • Rome, GA
  • 17 days ago

CAREGIVER/HOME HEALTH AIDE - POLK COUNTY in Rome , Georgia CAREGIVER/HOME HEALTH AIDE - POLK COUNTY Job Locations US-GA-ROME Requisition ID 2024-133079 Line of Business: All Ways Caring HomeCare Pay...

Caregiver/Home Health Aide - Chattooga County

  • Lyerly, GA (14 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lyerly, GA (14 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 17 days ago

CAREGIVER/HOME HEALTH AIDE - CHATTOOGA COUNTY in Lyerly , Georgia CAREGIVER/HOME HEALTH AIDE - CHATTOOGA COUNTY Job Locations US-GA-ROME | US-GA-MENLO | US-GA-SUMMERVILLE | US-GA-LYERLY | US-GA-TRION...

Direct Support Professional- Rome

  • Rome, GA
  • 22 days ago
  • Rome, GA
  • 22 days ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

Direct Support Professional- Rome

  • Cave Spring, GA (14 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Cave Spring, GA (14 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 23 days ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

Personal Caregiver

  • Aragon, GA (15 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Aragon, GA (15 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 28 days ago

Eligibility Requirements: Previous Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Experience is a plus, but not required Access to insured and reliable transportation Dedication to professional development, including...

Home Care Aide

  • Aragon, GA (15 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Aragon, GA (15 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 28 days ago

As a Personal Care Attendant, you'll work 1-on-1 with your clients inside their homes, and support them with the following types of activities: Light housekeeping, including organizing, laundry and...

Registered Nurse (Home Health)

  • Cedartown, GA (20 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Cedartown, GA (20 miles from Rome, GA)
  • 29 days ago

Summary We are hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN). At Floyd Home Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful connections that come from...

Weekend RN Home Health

  • Rome, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rome, GA
  • 30+ 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...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Rome, GA

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Highest Education Level

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


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