Home Health Aide Jobs in Nicholasville, KY

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.

1-13 of 13 Jobs

Caregiver

  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 15 hours ago

Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration....

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

  • Winchester, KY (24 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winchester, KY (24 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 1 day ago

Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene and more....

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • Danville, KY (21 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Danville, KY (21 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities align with the needs of our clients in assisting with daily activities to include, but not limited to the following: Meal preparation Housekeeping Companionship Personal hygiene care...

In-Home Caregiver

  • Nicholasville, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Nicholasville, KY
  • 11 days ago

We are looking for compassionate Caregivers to provide one -on-one support, companionship or personal care work with our in-home patients in Nicholasville, KY and the surrounding area....

Caregiver Weekly Pay

  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 11 days ago

We are looking for compassionate Caregivers to provide one -on-one support, companionship or personal care work with our in-home patients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding area....

Home Health Aide

  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 13 days ago

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities: Assist all residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care,...

Direct Support Professional SUD - 2nd Shift - SAT/SUN

  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 16 days ago

Direct Support Professional SUD - 2nd Shift - SAT/SUN Regular Part Time D Care Support New Vista Schwartz Center, Lexington, KY, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 5645 If you are mission driven and...

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 22 days ago

Travel Compact State Job ID 1106496 Posted 27 days ago REGISTERED NURSE - HOME HEALTH Registered Nurse - Home Health REQUIREMENTS Home Health and Oasis KY LIC PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Homecare...

Caregiver

  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 29 days ago
  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 29 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...

Caregiver for Seniors

  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 30+ days ago

Job responsibilities include: Providing hands on personal care including assistance with ambulation, transfers, toileting, bathing, grooming, etc. Turning and repositioning as well as mouth care....

RN Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Up to $7,500.00 sign-on bonus Full-time days Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted...

Caregiver for Seniors (Nightshift)

  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 60+ days ago

Job responsibilities include: Providing hands on personal care including assistance with ambulation, transfers, toileting, bathing, grooming, etc. Turning and repositioning as well as mouth care....

Caregiver for Seniors (Night Shift)

  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY (10 miles from Nicholasville, KY)
  • 90+ days ago

Job responsibilities include: Providing hands on personal care including assistance with ambulation, transfers, toileting, bathing, grooming, etc. Turning and repositioning as well as mouth care....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Nicholasville, KY

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Highest Education Level

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


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