Home Health Aide Jobs in Buford, 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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Registered Nurse, Home Health 10k SignOn Bonus (Eligible)

  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Tucker, GA (20 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tucker, GA (20 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 3 days ago

Oversee the work of Home Health Aides and monitor their appropriate completion of documentation....

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Caregiver

  • Arbor Company
  • Roswell, GA (21 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Roswell, GA (21 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 4 hours ago

care Build meaningful relationships with residents and families Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support Help create a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment Be part of a team...

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Caregiver 2nd Shift

  • TerraBella Senior Living
  • Gainesville, GA (18 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Gainesville, GA (18 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 hours ago

of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities Position Requirements...

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Caregiver - Autism Care -Mon to Thurs 10am to 2pm

  • Home Care Association of America
  • Dacula, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Dacula, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 9 hours ago

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: Aiding with activities of daily living Assisting with shopping, errands & transportation Pick up prescriptions & assist with telehealth visits Light housekeeping Meal preparation...

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Personal Care Assistant

  • Flowery Branch, GA (6 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Flowery Branch, GA (6 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 16 hours ago

Duties - Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and grooming - Provide emotional support and companionship to residents - Monitor and report changes in residents...

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Caregiver Needed Asap

  • Always Best Care
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Caregiver Needed Asap Benefits & Perks: Weekly Pay Flexible schedule, part-time & full-time positions available, day and night shifts Competitive hourly pay rate Employee referral bonuses Job...

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Overnight Caregivers - Weekly Pay

  • Always Best Care
  • Cumming, GA (15 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cumming, GA (15 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Overnight Caregivers - Weekly Pay Benefits & Perks: Weekly Pay Flexible schedule, part-time & full-time positions available, day and night shifts Competitive hourly pay rate Employee referral...

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Hospice Aide - Full Time

  • Inspire Hospice Duluth
  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Position Also Referred to As: Hospice Nursing Assistant, CNA Hospice, Hospice Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA), CHHA, Nurse Assistant, Hospice Aide/CNA, Nursing Aide,...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
  • Lawrenceville, GA (10 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (10 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Looking to do meaningful work that makes an impact in the lives of youth and adolescents in a NEW program? Are you hoping to contribute to the individuals and families we serve? If you answered...

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Caregiver Part Time Weekends Only

  • Parc Communities
  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Duluth, GA (11 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 7 days ago

of daily living....

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Home Care Aide - driving required

  • Help at Home
  • Braselton, GA (12 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Braselton, GA (12 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 8 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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Private Caregiver

  • AccentCare, Inc.
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (16 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 11 days ago

Responsibilities include: Personal care assistance Meal preparation Light housekeeping Medication reminders Companionship Making a positive difference in the lives of our seniors Our Investment in You...

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Experienced Caregiver

  • AccentCare, Inc.
  • Roswell, GA (21 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Roswell, GA (21 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 11 days ago

Responsibilities include: Personal care assistance Meal preparation Light housekeeping Medication reminders Companionship Making a positive difference in the lives of our seniors Our Investment in You...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Help at Home
  • Loganville, GA (21 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Loganville, GA (21 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 12 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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Travel Registered Nurse Home Health

  • TLC Nursing
  • Tucker, GA (20 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tucker, GA (20 miles from Buford, GA)
  • 12 days ago

Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The RN will assess patient needs,...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Buford, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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