Home Health Aide Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

  • Hollywood, FL (7 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hollywood, FL (7 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Caregiver Services Inc, a Help at Home company is registering Home Health Aides in your community TODAY! Start your career and become a hero for someone in your community....

Caregiver Weekends

  • Highland Beach, FL (19 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Highland Beach, FL (19 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting Provide companionship and emotional support Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping Drive to errands, appointments, or outings...

Caregiver Weekend Dayshifts

  • Highland Beach, FL (19 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Highland Beach, FL (19 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

care assistance (bathing, grooming, dressing) Light housekeeping, errands, and transportation to appointments Meal preparation Companionship, conversation, and meaningful engagement Medication reminders...

HOSPICE AIDE/CNA - Kendall/Cutler Bay/Palmetto Bay

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions Performs personal care/home maintenance activities contained in a written assignment by a health professional employee....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings - Weekly Pay

  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Earn a signing bonus in your first month and receive $300 ongoing for every referral. * Whats needed? CNA, HHA, or Certificate of Completion of a 40 hour state approved Home Care Course Have basic...

Immediate Openings - Caregiver

  • Sunrise, FL (6 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunrise, FL (6 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Nursing Assistant Certification, Home Health Aide Certification, OR Certificate of Completion of a 40-hour state approved Home Care Course Have basic English speaking, reading, and writing abilities...

Home Health Aide

  • North Bay Village, FL (18 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Bay Village, FL (18 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Home Health Aide, enables patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families....

Caregiver

  • Doral, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Doral, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Here's why: You provide exceptional, personalized care to support seniors in their activities of daily living....

Live in Caregiver

  • Dania Beach, FL (4 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dania Beach, FL (4 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 5 days ago

un Live in Caregiver (Hollywood) compensation: stable opportunity Compassionate reliable dependable black female needed to assist disable wheelchair bound black man in Dania Beach, Florida with...

Caregiver Part-time (2 days/week+) for Senior

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Assist with bathing and personal care. Medication reminders and daily task support. Help with basic tech needs (Zoom for weekly meetings, phone, TV, etc.)....

Direct Support Professional

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago

PRN (On-Call) Gables Miami, FL 33176 $15.00/Hour Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental...

Home Health Aide & CNA (bilingual Spanish speaking)

  • Sunrise, FL (6 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sunrise, FL (6 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 7 days ago

, including companionship and social engagement Provider personal care to clients as needed Assist client with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders Establish communication...

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (10 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (10 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 8 days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings - Weekly Pay

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 8 days ago

Receive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401k matching, and $700 ongoing for every caregiver referral (based on eligibility). Whats needed? CNA, HHA, or Certificate of Completion of a 40 hour state...

Experienced Caregiver Home Health Aide (HHA)

  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certification Valid drivers license, with access to a fully insured personal vehicle TB Clearance or Chest X-Ray At TheKey, we are committed to treating...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Fort Lauderdale, FL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.0%
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 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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