Home Health Aide Jobs in Alton, 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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RN Field Nurse - Home Health

  • Collinsville, IL (19 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Collinsville, IL (19 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy...

Hospice Care Consultant

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option and Victorian Home Care....

Caregiver Scheduling Assistant

  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Salary Not Available Caregiver Scheduling Assistant New Perspective Occupation: Personal Care Aides Location: Saint Charles, MO - 63304 Positions available: 1 Job #: CAREG010323 Source: New Perspective...

Female Caregiver

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Female Caregiver (Brentwood) compensation: 15.00 hourly Seeking mature Female Caregiver to start immediately. Previous experience with caring for elderly a plus. Must be patient, caring, with...

RN Registered Nurse Home Health $5k Sign on Bonus

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Overview $5,000 Sign On Bonus Part-time, Benefits Eligible Great career path for someone with Med Surg or acute care experience Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite...

Direct Support Professional

  • Black Jack, MO (12 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Black Jack, MO (12 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 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...

Direct Support Professional - Addiction Recovery

  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Compensation: $19.00/hourly The Addiction Recovery Technician is responsible for supervision of consumers to ensure their safety and well-being. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position....

Female Caregiver needed live in

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

un Female Caregiver needed live in (St Louis) compensation: $700 per week Need a stay a home Live in Caregiver for Elderly Lady. Female preferred. Available for a week, 24 hrs at a time. The...

Caregiver - Immediate Openings - Weekly Pay

  • Clayton, MO (22 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Clayton, MO (22 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Earn a signing bonus in your first month and receive $300 ongoing for every referral. * Whats needed? Minimum of 6 months of paid senior caregiving experience OR one of these certifications: CNA,...

Caregiver - Consistent Hours - Weekly Pay

  • Bridgeton, MO (19 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgeton, MO (19 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Immediate Openings - Caregiver

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days 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...

Home Care Aide

  • Fidelity, IL (13 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fidelity, IL (13 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Start earning at least $18 per hour plus benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off. Earn even higher pay with experience. Join our team and get rewarded for your...

Caregiver

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 3 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...

Direct Support Professional DSP

  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Direct Support Professional | DSP | Req #3513 St Charles, MO, USA St Peters, MO, USA Job Description Posted Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM Work as a Direct Support Professional / DSP /...

Home Health Aide - HHA (Mt. Olive, IL)

  • Mount Olive, IL (22 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mount Olive, IL (22 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Home Health Aide - HHA (Mt. Olive, IL) Description **Home Health Aide - HHA - $400 Bonus Available*** + Pay Rate: $16-$20/hour + Differential pay for nights and weekends + Weekly Pay!...

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Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Alton, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Alton, 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
18.1%
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 Alton, IL
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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