Home Health Aide Jobs in Wilmington, 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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Home Health Aide - CNA

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 hours ago

We are currently seeking an experienced: HOME HEALTH AIDE - CNA Full Time Job Description: Provide direct patient care and coordination of homecare services....

Direct Support Professional -Idd

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 3 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....

Caregiver Needed for Two Children, Meal Prep, and Transport, Mon-Thurs

  • Winnabow, NC (12 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Winnabow, NC (12 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 4 days ago

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children, ages toddler and elementary, starting on March 17, 2025. The hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Responsibilities include...

Direct Support Professional / Habilitation Technician

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 12 days ago

We have current Home Health Aide / Habilitation Technician / Direct Support Professional openings in the following locations: Wilmington Ogden/Porters Neck/Hampstead Brunswick County - Oak Island, Southport...

Caregiver

  • Leland, NC (7 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Leland, NC (7 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 12 days ago

Area: Home Health Aide Employment Type: Part time Published: Feb 25 2025 Location: Leland / North Carolina Description Discover Rewarding Work as a Home Health Aide....

Caregiver

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 15 days ago

Assist client with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers....

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Carolina Beach, NC (16 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Carolina Beach, NC (16 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 17 days ago

Easterseals PORT Health, a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia, seeking compassionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to become fulltime or part-time Caregivers (internally...

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • Currie, NC (13 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Currie, NC (13 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 19 days ago

at All Ways Caring Services, Inc. in Currie, North Carolina, United States Job Description Caregiver/Home Health Aide Job Locations US-NC-CURRIE Requisition ID 2025-160425 Line of Business: All Ways...

CareGiver, PCA - Home Care - M-F 9:00am - 1:00pm

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 25 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 25 days ago

Griswold Home Care, Inc CareGiver, PCA - Home Care - M-F 9:00am - 1:00pm in Wilmington , North Carolina Perfect Home Care Part Time case in the Mayfaire area!! Monday - Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm We...

Caregiver Weekly Pay

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 25 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 25 days ago

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

Direct Support Professional, NC - part time only

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 27 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 27 days ago

Overview Direct Support Professional Entry level job applicants welcome! We are hiring compassionate, hard working, friendly and reliable Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with...

Home Health Aide

  • Leland, NC (7 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 27 days ago
  • Leland, NC (7 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 27 days ago

Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care. Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist....

Home Health Aide

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 29 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 29 days ago

How You'll Make an Impact: Assistance with meal preparation and feeding support Light household cleaning and chores, and other daily care required Skills to safely support bathing, grooming, dressing...

Personal Caregiver

  • Burgaw, NC (20 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 29 days ago
  • Burgaw, NC (20 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 29 days ago

Area: Home Health Aide Employment Type: Part time Published: Feb 12 2025 Location: Burgaw / North Carolina Description We are currently recruiting for Home Health Aides (HHA) to reliably serve our home...

Caregiver

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago

What Youll Do Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing Supporting residents with medication Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community Toileting...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Wilmington, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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