Home Health Aide Jobs in Columbus, 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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Direct Support Professional

  • 00 RHA Health Services, LLC
  • Columbus, GA
  • 11 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 11 days ago

Assist with personal care tasks, such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores (laundry, cleaning, and decorating). Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support....

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Live-In Private Duty Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Columbus, GA
  • 11 days ago
  • Columbus, 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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Private Duty/Home Care Aide

  • Visiting Angels
  • Cataula, GA (11 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cataula, GA (11 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 11 days ago

A Private Duty/Home Care Aide with Visiting Angels Columbus supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Help at Home
  • Columbus, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbus, 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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Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Columbus, GA
  • 16 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 16 days ago

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals...

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Personal Caregiver

  • Help at Home
  • Columbus, GA
  • 21 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 21 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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Live-in Home Health Aide - HHA

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

A Live-in Home Health Aide - HHA with Visiting Angels Columbus supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one...

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Home Health Aide - HHA

  • Visiting Angels
  • Cataula, GA (11 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Cataula, GA (11 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 25 days ago

A Home Health Aide - HHA with Visiting Angels Columbus supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility...

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Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Cataula, GA (11 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cataula, GA (11 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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At Home Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Columbus, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 30+ 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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Caregiver/Home Health Aide AWC GA

  • All Ways Caring HomeCare
  • Columbus, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 30+ 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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Caregiver

  • Pine Mountain, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pine Mountain, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 30+ 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 Care Aide - driving required

  • Help at Home
  • Columbus, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 45+ 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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Mental Health Caregiver

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 45+ days ago

care Provide light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation Transport clients out in the community, to doctor's appointment, etc....

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Home Care Aide

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 45+ days ago

, laundry, meal preparation Run Errands Caregiver Qualifications: Able to pass a criminal background check Must have a H.S....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Columbus, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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