Home Health Aide Jobs in Idaho

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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Hiring Caregivers

  • Coeur d Alene, ID
  • 30+ days ago
  • Coeur d Alene, ID
  • 30+ days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

Weekend caregiver needed

  • Boise, ID
  • 5 hours ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 5 hours ago

WEEKEND CAREGIVER Shifts: open -7 am - 2 pm - Saturdays starting March 28, 2025, for 4 weeks -7 am - 2 pm - Sundays starting April 25, 2025 Duties: -Bathing -Bowel care -Electric Hoyer lift to move...

Caregiver/Med Tech

  • Grangeville, ID
  • 8 hours ago
  • Grangeville, ID
  • 8 hours ago

at Meadowlark Homes in Grangeville, Idaho, United States Job Description Meadowlark Homes hiring Caregiver/Med Techs to work part time hours with potential for full time hours. No experience...

Caregiver

  • Twin Falls, ID
  • 13 hours ago
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • 13 hours ago

Responsibilities align with the needs of our clients in assisting with daily activities to include, but not limited to the following: Meal preparation Housekeeping Companionship Personal hygiene care...

Caregiver (HCA)

  • ID
  • 17 hours ago
  • ID
  • 17 hours 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...

Home Care Aide

  • Winchester, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Winchester, ID
  • 1 day 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...

Home Care Aide(HCA)

  • Caldwell, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Caldwell, ID
  • 1 day 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...

Registered Nurse - Home Health Services

  • Boise, ID
  • 2 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 2 days ago

at St. Luke's Health System in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Overview Join St. Lukes Home Health Boise Team: Where Compassion Meets Care At St. Lukes, we are committed to creating a...

Caregiver - Days Full-Time

  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 3 days ago
  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 3 days ago

Caregiver - Large Senior Living Community We are seeking an outstanding Caregiver to join our team at Lincoln Court. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work...

Weekend In Home Caregiver

  • Moscow, ID
  • 3 days ago
  • Moscow, ID
  • 3 days ago

Cooking and/or serving meals Helping clients bathe, dress, and groom Providing companionship through daily activities and hobbies Driving clients (as needed) to the store or appointments Monitoring...

Addus Home Care Aide

  • Rupert, ID
  • 5 days ago
  • Rupert, ID
  • 5 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

  • Meridian, ID
  • 5 days ago
  • Meridian, ID
  • 5 days ago

THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve...

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for two children, aged preschool and elementary. The start date is flexible, beginning on March 31, 2025. The babysitter will engage the children in...

Caregiver Assisted Living

  • Boise, ID
  • 6 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 6 days ago

Are you looking for a new best friend, card-game companion, or gardening guru? Then consider working with one of our light, bright, and beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care communities -...

Caregiver

  • Boise, ID
  • 6 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 6 days ago

You will assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs, as well as help residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and...

Demographic Data for Idaho

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Idaho

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Idaho offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.1%
Associate's Degree
18.1%
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 Idaho
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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