Home Health Aide Jobs in Athens, GA

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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Caregiver - PT (2pm - 10pm)

  • Vitality Senior Living
  • Watkinsville, GA (14 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Watkinsville, GA (14 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 3 days ago

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

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Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Athens, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 5 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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Home Care Aide - driving required

  • Help at Home
  • Watkinsville, GA (14 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Watkinsville, GA (14 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community! We are seeking a compassionate and reliable caregiver who can provide in-home support to clients and assist with transportation needs. The ideal...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Help at Home
  • Athens, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 7 days ago

Provide verbal and/or physical prompts to support individuals in daily activities and promote independent living, such as working toward personal goals, meal preparation, cleaning, transportation, and...

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Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

  • MI_THHS Trinity Home Health Services
  • Athens, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 10 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Offering $10,000 sign on bonus - Flexible Scheduling Opportunities - Day 1 benefits Provide one-to-one, compassionate care, and love your...

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Weekend Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 11 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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Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

  • Trinity Health
  • Watkinsville, GA (14 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Watkinsville, GA (14 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 12 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Offering $10,000 sign on bonus - Flexible Scheduling Opportunities - Day 1 benefits Provide one-to-one, compassionate care, and love your...

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HHA Home Health

  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 15 days ago

Overview PRN Days Make a difference every day as an Amedisys home health aide Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S....

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Overnight Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Athens, GA
  • 19 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 19 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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Direct Support Professional

  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 19 days ago

Apply Now Join Our Team Help Home as a Direct Support Professional! At Help Home, we value our employees and offer competitive pay starting $14.00 per hour, professional development opportunities,...

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Home Care Aide

  • Help at Home
  • Athens, GA
  • 19 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 19 days ago

As a Personal Care Attendant, you'll work 1-on-1 with your clients inside their homes, and support them with the following types of activities: Light housekeeping, including organizing, laundry and...

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Personal Caregiver

  • Help at Home
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 22 days ago

As a Personal Care Attendant, youll work 1-on-1 with your clients inside their homes, and support them with the following types of activities: Light housekeeping, including organizing, laundry and basic...

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Home Health Aide / PCA Weekend Availability

  • All Ways Caring HomeCare
  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 23 days ago

All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, older adult care management, Alzheimer's/dementia care, respite care, and other programs....

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At Home Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Athens, GA
  • 25 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 25 days ago

An At Home Caregiver with Visiting Angels Athens supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance...

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Companion Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 25 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 Athens, GA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Athens, GA

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Highest Education Level

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


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