Home Health Aide Jobs in Covington, 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

  • Sevita
  • Lithonia, GA (21 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lithonia, GA (21 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 22 hours ago

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right...

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Home Health Aide (HHA)

  • Avanta Care LLC
  • Conyers, GA (14 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Conyers, GA (14 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Home Health Aide (HHA) Job Position We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide personal care and daily living assistance to clients in their homes....

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Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (7on/7off)

  • 00 RHA Health Services, LLC
  • Jersey, GA (10 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jersey, GA (10 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 6 days ago

In the entry level role of Personal Care Assistant we understand your desire to continue to grow in the role; we are known for providing high-quality services, excellent staff training and opportunities...

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Home Care Aide - driving required

  • Help at Home
  • Madison, GA (22 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Madison, GA (22 miles from Covington, 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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Direct Support Professional

  • Help at Home
  • Madison, GA (22 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Madison, GA (22 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 11 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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Weekend Caregiver

  • Visiting Angels
  • Monroe, GA (17 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Monroe, GA (17 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 12 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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Caregiver/ Direct Support Professional / Bladen County

  • 00 RHA Health Services, LLC
  • Jersey, GA (10 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Jersey, GA (10 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 12 days ago

Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) Document the care you provide. Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights....

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Personal Care Aide (PCA) / Caregiver

  • Interim Healthcare
  • Locust Grove, GA (22 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Locust Grove, GA (22 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 13 days ago

living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises Provide...

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Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Deep Gap

  • 00 RHA Health Services, LLC
  • Jersey, GA (10 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Jersey, GA (10 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 13 days ago

Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) Document the care you provide....

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HHA Home Health

  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Monroe, GA (17 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Monroe, GA (17 miles from Covington, 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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Experienced Caregivers Needed In the Atlanta Metro

  • Graceful Healing Home Care LLC
  • Snellville, GA (19 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Snellville, GA (19 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 18 days ago

Responsibilities - Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming - Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse - Help patients...

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Home Health Aide

  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Conyers, GA (14 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Conyers, GA (14 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 20 days ago

Overview Part time 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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Behavioral Health Direct Support Professional Floater

  • 00 RHA Health Services, LLC
  • Jersey, GA (10 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Jersey, GA (10 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 21 days ago

We are hiring for: Behavioral Health Direct Support Professional Floater Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real...

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Home Health Aide-PRN

  • Humana Inc.
  • Stockbridge, GA (19 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Stockbridge, GA (19 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 22 days ago

As a Home Health Aide (HHA), you will: Provide direct patient care to patient under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC)....

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Home Health Aide / PCA Weekend Availability

  • All Ways Caring HomeCare
  • Monroe, GA (17 miles from Covington, GA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Monroe, GA (17 miles from Covington, 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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Demographic Data for Covington, GA

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Covington, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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