Home Health Aide Jobs in Southaven, MS

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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Supervisory Social Worker (Caregiver Support)

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 1 day ago

He/She oversees service delivery and coordination of care activities for family caregivers who provide personal care to eligible Veterans regardless of period of service....

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Southaven, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 1 day ago

Overview Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Hourly: $31.60-$35.00 Coverage Area: DeSoto County, MS Shift: M-F 8a-4:30p On Call: 1-2 wkdays per mon & 1 wknd every 10-12wks...

Direct Support Professional

  • Memphis, TN (11 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (11 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 2 days ago

Shift: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm - MUST HAVE Car Insurance Location: Memphis, TN 38111 THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well...

Caregiver

  • Germantown, TN (15 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Germantown, TN (15 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 3 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...

Home Care Aide

  • Germantown, TN (15 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Germantown, TN (15 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 9 days ago

One on One companionship Non-Medical Hands on Care; including dressing, bathing, grooming, personal care and assistance with transfers Housekeeping and Laundry Pet Care Transportation to Doctor's appointments...

Personal Care Assistant

  • Horn Lake, MS (2 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 13 days ago
  • Horn Lake, MS (2 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 13 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...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 14 days ago

Between $13.00 and $15.00 Per Hour (Will discuss with applicant) Direct Support Professional (DSP) Clara Butler Nursing and Personal Care Services Inc....

Hospice aide

  • Southaven, MS
  • 15 days ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 15 days ago

OK: Must be certified by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Long Term Care Aide, Home Health Aide, or Developmentally Disabled Direct Care Aide....

Direct Support Professional

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 17 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 17 days ago

Assist people with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.) Support routine house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation....

Caregiver Needed for Preschool Child on Weekends Evenings

  • Collierville, TN (21 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 17 days ago
  • Collierville, TN (21 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 17 days ago

We seek a reliable babysitter for our preschool-aged child starting February 28, 2025. The position requires care on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 5:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Responsibilities...

Caregiver

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 24 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 24 days ago

Caregiver Available shift: Monday through Friday or Weekends ONLY APPLY if interested in working Pay Rate $12.25-$13 per hour Do you have?: a valid driver's license reliable transportation...

Overnight Caregiver

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 26 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 26 days ago

Overnight Caregivers apply here! Caregivers should be attentive and available throughout the shift. Clients are located in Memphis and suburban areas. Looking for a job that will not interfere...

In-Home Child Caregiver (Nanny)

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 27 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 27 days ago

In-Home Child Caregiver (Nanny) Bring your babysitter, camp counselor, or teacher experience to Bright Horizons at Home as a Part-Time In-Home Child Caregiver. Be fulfilled as you make a...

Caregiver

  • Memphis, TN (11 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 27 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (11 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 27 days ago

care - bathing, dressing, grooming....

Caregiver - Full-Time

  • Germantown, TN (15 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Germantown, TN (15 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

Join Our Team at Vitality Living as a Caregiver/Personal Care Specialist at Gardens of Germantown!...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Southaven, MS

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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