Home Health Aide Jobs in Alsip, IL

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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Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

In Home Caregiver

  • Oak Park, IL (15 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (15 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Willowbrook, IL (11 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (11 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - Weekly Pay

  • Westchester, IL (14 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Westchester, IL (14 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Registered Nurse, Home Health $25K Bonus

  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager $25,000 Sign On Bonus Salary Range: $85,000 to $100,000/per year Lombard, IL Reimagine Your Career in Home Health As a medical...

Immediate Openings - Caregiver

  • Hinsdale, IL (13 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (13 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

care needs Help keep Clients' environment clean and organized Remind Client to take self-administered medications Successful applicants will meet the following requirements: You must have a minimum...

Experienced Caregiver

  • Naperville, IL (21 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Naperville, IL (21 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 1 day ago

of Daily Living (ADLs) in a safe and professional manner Supply personal companionship, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal...

ASAP EXPERIENCED Caregivers Needed-8-12 Hour Shifts in Elk Grove, Naperville and Aurora Areas!

  • Lisle, IL (19 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL (19 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 1 day ago

EXPERIENCED Caregivers Needed in Elk Grove Village, Naperville and Aurora for 8-12 hour shifts! ADLs according to Care Plans. Current Driver's License and Auto Insurance. You will be paid every...

Caregiver - Immediate Openings - Weekly Pay

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Earn a signing bonus in your first month and receive $300 ongoing for every referral. * Whats needed? In state drivers license Minimum of 6 months of paid senior caregiving experience OR one of...

Seeking respite caregiver for special needs disabled adult

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago

PAY & SCHEDULE: We are seeking to hire a respite caregiver for all day and/or overnight shifts to allow me and my wife to get some more regular opportunities for time away $250 per day (no...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver PT

  • Hodgkins, IL (9 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hodgkins, IL (9 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Assist with ADL's (Activities of Daily Living), feeding, and toileting as per the individualized need of each person served....

Weekend Caregiver/ HHA Needed ASAP

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 3 days ago

un Weekend Caregiver/ HHA Needed ASAP (millenium park) randolph near columbus compensation: $15-$20/hr Care is needed ASAP to help an adult male with mobility issues in Millennium Park, Chicago....

Part-Time Male Caregiver Tues/Thurs/Sat, 10 AM2 PM - Orland Park, IL

  • Orland Park, IL (6 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (6 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 3 days ago

and mobility around the house or outside (doctors appointments, walks, etc.) * Assist clients with personal care and hygiene. * Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises...

Direct Support Professional - Park Forest

  • Orland Park, IL (6 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (6 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 3 days ago

our DSPs support our individuals by helping them live as independently as possible, ensuring they are healthy and safe, and helping with daily life activities such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, bathing...

Direct Support Professional -Chicago Heights/ Olympia Fields

  • Orland Park, IL (6 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (6 miles from Alsip, IL)
  • 3 days ago

our DSPs support our individuals by helping them live as independently as possible, ensuring they are healthy and safe, and helping with daily life activities such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, bathing...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Alsip, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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