Home Health Aide Jobs in Hickory, NC

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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Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

  • Newton, NC (10 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Newton, NC (10 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 17 hours ago

Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) Document the care you provide. Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights....

Direct Support Professional / 3rd shift / Evergreen

  • Claremont, NC (11 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Claremont, NC (11 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 17 hours ago

Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) Document the care you provide. Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights....

Direct Support Professional - Waiver

  • Morganton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Morganton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 17 hours ago

Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) Document the care you provide. Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights....

Registered Nurse Home Health Brevard Team

  • Hickory, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 1 day ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Primary Case Manager RN Home Health with CarePartners you can...

Live-in Caregiver

  • Hickory, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 1 day ago

Live-in Caregiver (Hickory) Private individual compensation: Will discuss employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Live-in Caregiver 18-year-old needs assistance with his dad who...

Direct Support Professional - Lincolnton, NC

  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 1 day ago

$17 - $18 / hour Amergis Healthcare is actively looking for Direct Support Professionals that would be interested in a PRN assignment at a group home in Lincolnton, NC. Additional details of the...

Live-in Caregiver

  • Hickory, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 3 days ago

18-year-old needs assistance with his dad who is recovering from a stroke. Free room and board as well as a small negotiable salary. Must have experience caring for a disabled person and the...

Direct Care Worker - DCW

  • Hickory, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 3 days ago

Health Aide: Successfully complete 40 Hour Home Health Aide 101 Course, provided by BAYADA BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Home Health Aides who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence...

Caregiver

  • Lenoir, NC (14 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lenoir, NC (14 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 8 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...

DSP / Special Needs Caregiver

  • Hickory, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 14 days ago

How You'll Make an Impact: Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming) Accompany clients on errands and appointments Spend time on the client's favorite hobbies and activities Assist with...

HHA -Home Health Aide

  • Hickory, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 14 days ago

Health Aide: Minimum one year work experience Current HHA - Home Health Aide Certification Job Responsibilities for HHA - Home Health Aide: Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming...

Direct Support Professional-Periodic

  • Morganton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Morganton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 18 days ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

Care Giver for Assisted Living - 2nd Shift/3rd Shift

  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 21 days ago

resident's room and work areas Helping residents maintain independence, promoting dignity and physical safety of each resident Participating and assisting residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing...

Direct Support Professional -Idd - Bilingual

  • Lenoir, NC (14 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Lenoir, NC (14 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 23 days ago

All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, geriatric care management, Alzheimers/dementia care, respite care and other programs....

RN / LPN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • Hickory, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Angels of Care Home Health is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Hickory, NC and surrounding areas. Angels of Care has been caring for the medically fragile...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Hickory, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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