Home Health Aide Jobs in Athens, TN

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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In-Home Caregiver

  • Ten Mile, TN (18 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Ten Mile, TN (18 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 22 hours ago

Home Instead is hiring weekend caregivers for Loudon County! Call our office today! We would love to hear from you. Call us at ... and ask for Kaylee. Why work for us? Matching 401(k) Retirement...

Caregiver

  • Madisonville, TN (17 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Madisonville, TN (17 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 22 hours ago

Home Instead is hiring caregivers for Blount & Loudon County! Hours: We have full and part time available! Call our office today! We would love to hear from you. Call us at ... and ask for Kaylee....

In Home Caregiver -Monroe County

  • Sweetwater, TN (16 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sweetwater, TN (16 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 2 days ago

care, home care, and attendant care Providing companionship and support Medication reminders and daily shift documentation Accompanying clients to appointments or outings Who We're Looking For: We...

Home Care Aide

  • Spring City, TN (21 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Spring City, TN (21 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 7 days ago

As a caregiver you will assist clients with activities such as light housekeeping, personal care, meal preparation, companion care, medication reminders and more....

Caregiver/Home Health Aide/2025-164630

  • Evensville, TN (19 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Evensville, TN (19 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 9 days ago

Caregiver/Home Health Aide Job Locations US-TN-EVENSVILLE Requisition ID 2025-164630 Line of Business: All Ways Caring HomeCare Pay Min USD $15.37/Hr. Pay Max USD $15.37/Hr....

Experienced Evening Home Health Aide Needed

  • Sweetwater, TN (16 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Sweetwater, TN (16 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 10 days ago

Candidate will also be able to be the back-up staff for the regular day-shift home health aide....

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • Evensville, TN (19 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Evensville, TN (19 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 10 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....

Direct Support Professional

  • Tellico Plains, TN (23 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tellico Plains, TN (23 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 11 days ago

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

PRN Care Giver All Shifts

  • Athens, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Athens, TN
  • 14 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...

RN Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Athens, TN
  • 20 days ago
  • Athens, TN
  • 20 days ago

Overview Schedule : 3 Days a week Tired of being stuck in a building for 12 to 13 hour shifts all day? - Elevate your nursing career with a role that not only promises work/life balance and...

Caregiver

  • Benton, TN (17 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 28 days ago
  • Benton, TN (17 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 28 days ago

care - bathing, dressing, grooming....

Part Time Care Giver EVERY OTHER WKEND 7A-7P

  • Athens, TN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Athens, TN
  • 60+ 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 PCC

  • Decatur, TN (11 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Decatur, TN (11 miles from Athens, TN)
  • 90+ days ago

Health Aide, HHA #INDTN...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Athens, TN

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Highest Education Level

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


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