Home Health Aide Jobs in Lakeland, 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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Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 23 days ago

Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration....

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HHA Home Care

  • Vitas
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Home Health Aide (HHA) teaches basic personal care to the primary caregiver. Home Health Aide (HHA) practices basic infection control measures....

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Caregiver - Lake Wales (Suncrest)

  • United Health Group
  • Lake Wales, FL (19 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lake Wales, FL (19 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 12 hours ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders Support household tasks, meal preparation...

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Caregiver - Auburndale (Suncrest)

  • United Health Group
  • Auburndale, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Auburndale, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 12 hours ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders Support household tasks, meal preparation...

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Caregiver - Mulberry (Suncrest)

  • United Health Group
  • Mulberry, FL (13 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mulberry, FL (13 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 12 hours ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders Support household tasks, meal preparation...

In Person

Direct Support Professional

  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Apply Now Full-Time Afternoons/Evenings Kingsway Brandon, FL 33511 $15.00/Hour Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with...

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Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Intermediate Care Facility, Brandon, FL

  • Quest
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Provide assistance with personal care for all individuals in the home as needed including, but not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing and hygiene needs....

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Per Diem - CNA - Hospice Aide

  • Chapters Health System
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 7 days ago

Under the direction or supervision of an RN, the Aide may perform activities that promote activities of daily living....

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Home Health Aide (HHA)

  • Help at Home
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 7 days ago

Caregiver Services Inc, a Help at Home company, partners with Home Health Aides (HHA), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), and experienced caregivers to support seniors and adults at home....

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Caregiver - Davenport (Suncrest)

  • United Health Group
  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminder Support household tasks, meal preparation...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 11 days ago

Apply Now Full-Time Afternoons/Evenings July St Lakeland, FL 33813 $15.00/Hour Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with...

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Heartland Overnight Youth Caregiver

  • The Childrens Home Inc
  • Bartow, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bartow, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Position located in: Bartow, FL (Polk County) Overnight Shift: 11:00p - 7:00a, (Weekends are required.) JOB SUMMARY: Youth Caregiver to assist in providing for the daily care, safety and welfare...

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Personal Caregiver - Suncrest - Plant City

  • UnitedHealth Group Inc.
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders Support household tasks, meal preparation...

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Private Duty HHA - Home Health Aide

  • Hospice of Marion County
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 18 days ago

Home Health Aide (HHA) - PRN Empath Personal Care, a part of Empath Health, is seeking dedicated and compassionate Home Health Aides (PRN) to serve patients in Hillsborough County within their homes...

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Home Health Aide (HHA) In-Home Care

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Valrico, FL (22 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Valrico, FL (22 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 18 days ago

Nursing Assistant: Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming Toileting Nail care Range of motion / exercises Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices Oral feeding Vital sign...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Lakeland, FL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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