Home Health Aide Jobs in Saint Leo, 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
  • Lutz, FL (18 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lutz, FL (18 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 25 days ago

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

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Senior Community Health Nurse - 64028129

  • State of Florida
  • Tampa, FL (24 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL (24 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Requisition No: 876577 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64028129 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64028129 Salary: $66,000.00 to $72,600.00...

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LPN / RN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health
  • Land O Lakes, FL (10 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Land O Lakes, FL (10 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Home Health Aide (HHA)

  • Help at Home
  • Dade City, FL (8 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dade City, FL (8 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 5 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 - Lutz (Suncrest)

  • UnitedHealth Group Inc.
  • Lutz, FL (18 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lutz, FL (18 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 6 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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CNA - Hospice Aide

  • Chapters Health System
  • Temple Terrace, FL (20 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Temple Terrace, FL (20 miles from Saint Leo, 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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Zephyrhills Compassionate Caregiver Flexible Shifts

  • Assisting Hands Home Care
  • Zephyrhills, FL (6 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Zephyrhills, FL (6 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible schedule Paid time off Zephyrhills Compassionate Caregiver (Flexible Shifts) Hiring Now Start ASAP The Role: Compassionate in-home care. Support independence...

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Dade City Compassionate In Home Caregiver Flexible Shifts

  • Assisting Hands Home Care
  • Dade City, FL (8 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dade City, FL (8 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Training & development The Role: Help seniors stay safe, comfy & independent at home. Companionship Light housekeeping Meal prep Meds reminders Daily...

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Personal Caregiver - Suncrest - Plant City

  • UnitedHealth Group Inc.
  • Plant City, FL (21 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (21 miles from Saint Leo, 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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Caregiver - Full Time

  • Vitality Senior Living
  • Spring Hill, FL (16 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Spring Hill, FL (16 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Join Our Team at Vitality Living as a Caregiver at our Vitality Living Spring Hill Community! At Vitality Living, we are more than just a place of work; we are a vibrant community dedicated to...

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Senior Community Health Nurse - 64000748

  • State of Florida
  • Temple Terrace, FL (20 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Temple Terrace, FL (20 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 15 days ago

Requisition No: 874114 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64000748 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64000748 Salary: $50,000.00 - $58,500.00...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Northdale, FL (23 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Northdale, FL (23 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 18 days ago

Apply Now Full-Time Afternoon/Evenings Marshfield Tampa, FL 33624 $15.00/Hour Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with...

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Caregiver - PRN

  • Vitality Living
  • Brooksville, FL (20 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Brooksville, FL (20 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 18 days ago

Join Our Team at Vitality Living as a Caregiver at our Vitality Living Spring Hill Community! At Vitality Living, we are more than just a place of work; we are a vibrant community dedicated to...

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Personal Care Aide - In-Home Care

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Lutz, FL (18 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Lutz, FL (18 miles from Saint Leo, 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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Full Time Registered Nurse, Home Health Visits

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Land O Lakes, FL (10 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Land O Lakes, FL (10 miles from Saint Leo, FL)
  • 24 days ago

You have chosen to deny this site access to your location - please change your preference in your browser if you wish to use this function. Area: Registered Nurse Employment Type: Full time...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Saint Leo, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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