Home Health Aide Jobs in Portage, MI

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

  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago

What you will be doing as Direct Support Professional Enable clients to stay in their homes by providing support and personal care assistance such as, bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming....

Home Care Aide Needed in Portage, MI $14/hr

  • Portage, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 3 days ago

Join us to provide personal care, companionship, and support to individuals in need....

Caregivers Needed in Lawton (Urgent Hiring)

  • Lawton, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lawton, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Provide assistance with daily activities and offer companionship to those who need it most....

Caregiver Position Available

  • Lawton, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lawton, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring home care aides in Lawton, MI to provide personal care and companionship. If you're caring, reliable, and enjoy working one-on-one with clients, apply now!...

Caregiver Position in Lawton

  • Lawton, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lawton, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Personal care assistance (hygiene, dressing) Offer companionship and social interaction Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping Medication reminders and health monitoring...

Caregiver Position Available in Portage

  • Portage, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist clients with daily activities and personal care Provide companionship and emotional support Help with meal preparation and light housekeeping Medication reminders and monitoring...

Caregiver Position Open (Urgent Hiring)

  • Portage, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist clients with personal care and hygiene Offer companionship and social interaction Help with meal prep and light housekeeping Provide medication reminders and monitor health...

Caregiver Positions Available

  • Portage, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist with personal care (dressing, hygiene) Engage in companionship and social interaction Provide assistance with meal prep and housekeeping Offer medication reminders and monitor...

Home Care Aide

  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago

What you will be doing as Home Health Aides / Home Care Aide Enable clients to stay in their homes by providing support and personal care assistance such as, bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming...

Home Health Aide

  • Three Rivers, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Three Rivers, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 3 days ago

What you will be doing as Home Health Aides / Home Care Aide Enable clients to stay in their homes by providing support and personal care assistance such as, bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming...

Hiring Experienced Caregivers in Kalamazoo

  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Offer companionship and emotional support. Monitor vital signs and assist with medication reminders. Help with meal preparation, feeding, and light housekeeping....

Caregiver in Three Rivers, MI $14/hr

  • Three Rivers, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Three Rivers, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming Provide companionship and emotional support Prepare meals and assist with feeding if necessary Help with light...

Home Care Aide in Three Rivers (Urgent Hiring)

  • Three Rivers, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Three Rivers, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist with personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, and hygiene. Support with mobility, transfers, and medication reminders....

Full Time Caregiver 2:30p-10:30p

  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Caregiver: Assists patients with dressing, grooming, eating, positioning, turning, toileting, and exercising....

iable Home Care Assistant Needed in Paw Paw ($15.88/hr)

  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 7 days ago

dressing Drive client to doctors appointments, shopping, and errands Assist with medication reminders and light housekeeping Prepare meals and encourage healthy routines Provide friendly conversation and companionship...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Portage, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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