Home Health Aide Jobs in Melba, ID

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.

1-15 of 24 Jobs

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

  • Nampa, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nampa, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 30+ days ago

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 has the...

Mature Compassionate Caregivers

  • Caldwell, ID (21 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 1 day ago
  • Caldwell, ID (21 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 1 day ago

Preparation Medication Reminders Pet Care Light Yard Work Light Handyman Services Overnight Supervision Incidental Transportation to doctors appointments, family, or their favorite restaurant Quick...

Companion Caregiver

  • Caldwell, ID (21 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 2 days ago
  • Caldwell, ID (21 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 2 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....

Caregiver

  • Melba, ID
  • 2 days ago
  • Melba, ID
  • 2 days ago

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Boise 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...

Care Giver needed for CFH

  • Nampa, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nampa, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 3 days ago

. * Schedule: Sundays 9:00am to 9:00pm Thursdays 6:30pm to 9:30pm * Duties: Assist with all ADL's including bathing, personal hygiene, med pass, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation and feeding as...

Addus Home Care Aide

  • Meridian, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 3 days ago
  • Meridian, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 3 days ago

Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, and laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport clients to appointments and daily errands Caregiver Qualifications...

Direct Support Professional

  • Nampa, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nampa, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 5 days ago

at RISE, Inc. in Nampa, Idaho, United States Job Description Job Description $500 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time THE COMPANY Since 1987, RISE has provided practical, professional, and personal growth...

Caregiver

  • Nampa, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 7 days ago
  • Nampa, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 7 days ago

About the Opportunity The Caregiver supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health....

Caregiver

  • Melba, ID
  • 9 days ago
  • Melba, ID
  • 9 days ago

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

In Home Caregiver

  • Marsing, ID (17 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 12 days ago
  • Marsing, ID (17 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 12 days ago

Now Hiring: Compassionate Caregivers Join Home Instead and Make a Difference Location: Serving a vulnerable population (e.g. Seniors) across Boise, Caldwell, Eagle, Emmett, Kuna, Meridian,...

Caregiver - PRN

  • Nampa, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 13 days ago
  • Nampa, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 13 days ago

Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met....

Personal Care Assistant

  • Caldwell, ID (21 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 16 days ago
  • Caldwell, ID (21 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 16 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....

Overnight Caregiver

  • Melba, ID
  • 16 days ago
  • Melba, ID
  • 16 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...

Direct Support Professional

  • Meridian, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 23 days ago
  • Meridian, ID (16 miles from Melba, ID)
  • 23 days ago

at Core Dynamics, LLC in Meridian, Idaho, United States Job Description Core Dynamics is hiring day 7am-3pm, swing 3pm-11pm, and sleeping shifts 11pm-7am in Meridian, Boise, Nampa and Kuna....

Part-Time Private Duty Caregiver

  • Melba, ID
  • 27 days ago
  • Melba, ID
  • 27 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....

Demographic Data for Melba, ID

Moving to Melba, ID? Find some basic demographic data about Melba, ID below.


Local
National
3,627
65
Small

Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireNursing curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Home Work: Organisational Development for Everyone in Health and Care
Discover some key OD ideas and principles, and explore how to create meaningful change in your organisation in this three-week course from The Kings Fund. Build your confidence and develop your OD...
Certificate in Caregiving,Home Health Aide& Nurse aide(3in1)
Become a certified home health aide with this comprehensive multiple module online training course. Master core caregiving competencies aligned with industry standards to provide compassionate,...
Home Health Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Certification Course
Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Training Program/ Certification CourseBecome A Certified Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, or Caregiver!!Do You Want To...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Melba, ID

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Melba, ID offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.0%
Associate's Degree
18.0%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Melba, ID
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Home Health Aide Related Career Advice Articles

How to become a home health aide
How to Become a Home Health Aide

If you're thinking about becoming a home health aide, we’ve included everything you need to know to kickstart your career.

Read article »
How to become a nursing assistant
How to Become a Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Want a rewarding career as a CNA but not sure how to become a Nursing Assistant? This guide will teach you everything you need to know.

Read article »
Nurse colleagues talking in hospital
What is a Hospitalist RN?

Hospitalist RN is a relatively new role in healthcare. Review a hospitalist RN job description and find out more about their duties and responsibilities.

Read article »