Home Health Aide Jobs in Mountain Brook, AL

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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Baylor Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Hoover, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hoover, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Oversee the work of Home Health Aides and monitor their appropriate completion of documentation....

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Home Care Aide

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Sterrett, AL (11 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sterrett, AL (11 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 1 day ago

, laundry, meal preparation Run Errands Caregiver Qualifications: Able to pass a criminal background check Must have a H.S....

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Baylor Registered Nurse, Home Health 15k Sign-On Bonus (Eligible)

  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Hoover, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

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Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting...

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Hospice Aide PRN

  • Hospice Compassus
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 7 days ago

Company: Compassus At Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance...

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Home Health Nurse

  • Interim Healthcare
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 9 days ago

Home Health Nurse Experience a work culture where nurses are valued, management backs you and youre empowered to be a patients advocate. At Interim HealthCare, these are just a few of the rewards...

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Travel Registered Nurse Home Health

  • TLC Nursing
  • Hoover, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 11 days ago

Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The RN will assess patient needs,...

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RN / Registered Nurse Home Health in Hoover, AL

  • Ardor Health Solutions
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 12 days ago

Estimated payment breakdown $2,067 per week in taxable pay and non-taxable stipends Specialty: RN Start Date: 6/1/2026 Duration: 9 40 hours per week Shift: 8 Hrs Employment Type: Traveler Ardor...

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Live-in Home Health Aide - HHA

  • Visiting Angels
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 20 days ago

A Live-in Home Health Aide - HHA with Visiting Angels Birmingham supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one...

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Certified Hospice Aide

  • Agape Care Group
  • Gardendale, AL (16 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Gardendale, AL (16 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 20 days ago

Join Our Team as a CNA Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to you that your patients and their families know and feel that you are with them? We are looking for...

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Registered Nurse Home Health East Birmingham

  • Compassus
  • Vestavia Hills, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Vestavia Hills, AL (5 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 20 days ago

Company: Compassus At Compassus Home Health, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You...

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PRN Hospice Aide (CNA), ProHealth Home Health and Hospice - Birmingham, AL

  • ProHealth Home Health & Hospice
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 21 days ago

(CNA required) Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Must meet federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements. Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments....

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Caregiver

  • Regency Retirement Community of Birmingham
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 25 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist residents with; activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing and grooming, transfers, ambulation, which may include wheelchair mobility Encourage...

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At Home Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (4 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 26 days ago

Assist clients with personal care and hygiene Help clients with routine exercises Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able) Do the clients shopping or accompany them...

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Companion Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Trussville, AL (13 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Trussville, AL (13 miles from Mountain Brook, AL)
  • 26 days ago

The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work....

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Demographic Data for Mountain Brook, AL

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Mountain Brook, AL

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Mountain Brook, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.6%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Mountain Brook, AL
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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