Home Health Aide Jobs in Illinois

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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Direct Support Professional

  • Bushnell, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bushnell, IL
  • 2 hours ago

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

Home Care Aide

  • Tuscola, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tuscola, IL
  • 1 day 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...

In Home Caregiver

  • Elwood, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Elwood, IL
  • 8 days 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 / Home Care Aide

  • Shorewood, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Shorewood, IL
  • 8 days ago

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

Registered Nurse, Home Health $25K Bonus

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Sign-On Bonus: $25,000 Salary Range: $70,000 to $100,00/per year Chicago, IL 60610 #AC-RN Reimagine Your Career in Home Health As a medical...

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 23 days 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/Direct Support Professional FT OVERNIGHTS

  • Charleston, IL
  • moments ago
  • Charleston, IL
  • moments ago

our DSP's support our individuals by helping them live as independently as possible, ensuring they are healthy and safe, and helping with daily life activities such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, bathing...

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - LINCOLN IL PT or FT

  • Lincoln, IL
  • moments ago
  • Lincoln, IL
  • moments ago

our DSP's support our individuals by helping them live as independently as possible, ensuring they are healthy and safe, and helping with daily life activities such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, bathing...

Direct Support Professional PT Evenings/Overnights/Weekends

  • Olney, IL
  • moments ago
  • Olney, IL
  • moments ago

our DSP's support our individuals by helping them live as independently as possible, ensuring they are healthy and safe, and helping with daily life activities such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, bathing...

Direct Support Professional - Mattoon/Charleston PT Or FT

  • Charleston, IL
  • moments ago
  • Charleston, IL
  • moments ago

our DSP's support our individuals by helping them live as independently as possible, ensuring they are healthy and safe, and helping with daily life activities such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, bathing...

Experienced Caregiver

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 9 hours 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...

3rd Shift - Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Rock Island, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Rock Island, IL
  • 10 hours ago

As outlined in the individual's service plan and implementation strategies, Your responsibilities will include supervision, personal care training, active treatment, and medication administration when...

Female live in caregiver needed right away -Full Time

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 10 hours ago

The care is for someone who needs help with meal preparation, companionship and being assisted in daily activity. Only serious candidates should call or text. Please text or call Layla at .......

In-home caregiver

  • Bensenville, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bensenville, IL
  • 10 hours ago

Looking for somebody to help out with my 80 year-old father in home. The basics helping with the day-to-day things working on trying to get him strong enough to walk. This will have to have...

Caregiver for infant on Tuesdays and Thursdays

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago

We need a responsible babysitter for our infant on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, starting ASAP. The sitter prepares meals and snacks, changes diapers, and engages the child in...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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