Home Health Aide Jobs in Jacksonville, 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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Alivia Healthcare

Home Health Aide

Position Summary The Home Health Aide provides personal care and support to patients in their homes or care settings....

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Home Care Aide - Weekly Pay

  • Home Instead
  • Saint Johns, FL (21 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Johns, FL (21 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

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Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Hospice Compassus
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Company: Ascension at Home together with Compassus At Ascension at Home, Together with Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are...

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In Home Caregiver

  • Home Instead
  • Orange Park, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Orange Park, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 18 hours ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

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Home Health Aide

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Macclenny, FL (21 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Macclenny, FL (21 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 1 day ago

HHA Benefits: Travel reimbursement Flexible schedule Direct deposit HHA Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport...

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LPN / RN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health
  • Saint Johns, FL (21 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Johns, FL (21 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Saint Johns, FL and surrounding areas. Angels of Care has been caring for the...

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Experienced Trach & Vent LPN / RN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days ago

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is looking for Experienced Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Jacksonville, FL. Angels of Care has been caring for the medically...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 days ago

Apply Now Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person...

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Home Health Aide, CNA, Weekdays

  • Concierge Home Care
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 4 days ago

Location: Based in Jacksonville, FL Your Role as a Home Health Aide (HHA/CNA): Provide personal care, bathing, and hands-on care as outlined in the patient s plan of care....

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CNA- Home Health Aide, Visits

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Hilliard, FL (24 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hilliard, FL (24 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Health Aides / CNA - Certified Nurse Aide : Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming Toileting Nail care Range of motion / exercises Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices...

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Clare Bridge Caregiver 2pm-10pm FULLTIME

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago

This includes bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from programs and meals according to the individual service plan and individualized interventions....

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HHA/ CNA- Home Health Aide

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Jacksonville Beach, FL (6 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jacksonville Beach, FL (6 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Health Aides / CNA - Certified Nurse Aide : Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming Toileting Nail care Range of motion / exercises Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices...

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Hospice Aide (Beaches/LTC)

  • Alivia Healthcare
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary The Hospice Aide provides compassionate, hands-on personal care to terminally ill patients in various settings....

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CNA- Home Health Aide

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Orange Park, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Orange Park, FL (16 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Health Aides / CNA - Certified Nurse Aide : Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming Toileting Nail care Range of motion / exercises Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices...

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Caregiver

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 9 days ago

Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreional activities, transportion, community integrion, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Jacksonville, FL

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Highest Education Level

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


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