Home Health Aide Jobs in Springfield, MO

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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Home Care Aide

  • Clever, MO (15 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Clever, MO (15 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Home Care Aides and Personal Care Attendants also provide support to seniors in their own homes....

CNA/Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • Nixa, MO (13 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Nixa, MO (13 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Job Responsibilities for Caregiver/Home Health Aide (HHA)/CNA/PCA's - Activities of daily living [ADL's] Light housekeeping Bathing Dressing Grooming Toileting Nail care Range of motion / exercises...

Direct Support Professional

  • Nixa, MO (13 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Nixa, MO (13 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 7 days ago

We pay $18 an hour THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well Develop real, meaningful relationships with the...

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available

  • Billings, MO (15 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Billings, MO (15 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 7 days ago

A big heart and a passion for helping people with tasks like bathing, housekeeping, and meal prep. Reliable transportation to zoom to your clients' homes and spread joy....

Caregiver needed for preschool child on Friday evenings

  • Springfield, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 7 days ago

We seek a caring babysitter for our preschool child on Fridays from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM, starting March 7, 2025. The sitter must engage the child in fun activities, prepare simple meals and snacks,...

Hospice Aide (CNA)

  • Nixa, MO (13 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Nixa, MO (13 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 14 days ago

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES You will provide patient care including bathing, nail/skin care, dressing/undressing, dental and other personal hygiene while maintaining a sanitary and orderly environment You...

Home Caregiver- Weekly Pay

  • Springfield, MO
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 15 days ago

Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet. Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care....

RN - Registered Nurse - Home Health

  • Springfield, MO
  • 26 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 26 days ago

Home Health RN needed in Springfield, MO! CoreMedical Group has hundreds of exciting and rewarding travel assignments throughout the country for Travel Allied Professionals and Travel Nurses....

Caregiver - Full Time Hours

  • Nixa, MO (13 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 29 days ago
  • Nixa, MO (13 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 29 days ago

Caregiver Responsibilities: Provide non-medical support and companionship to senior clients Perform personal care duties; such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Issue medication reminders...

Caregiver - Flexible Schedule, FT Hours Available

  • Springfield, MO
  • 29 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 29 days ago

Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care needs; including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Provide friendly companionship and social support Transport clients to personal errands...

Hospice Aide/CNA (PRN)

  • Ozark, MO (17 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 29 days ago
  • Ozark, MO (17 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 29 days ago

Provides assistance with the following ADLs during each patient visit: mobility, transfers, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, or undressing, eating or toileting....

Home Care Aide

  • Springfield, MO
  • 29 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 29 days ago

health aide, or household worker....

Home Care Aide - CoxHealth At Home

  • Springfield, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 30+ days ago

health aide, or household worker....

Speech-Language Pathologist - HHA

  • Springfield, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Best in Class Work Environment 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to workAmerica's Greatest Workplaces 2023 - NewsweekGreatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 - NewsweekGreatest Workplaces for...

Home Care Aide - HCS Springfield - (Rogersville, Marshfield)

  • Springfield, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Experience Required: One or more of the following experience: Minimum six (6) months paid experience as agency homemaker, home health aide, or household worker....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Springfield, MO

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Highest Education Level

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


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