Home Health Aide Jobs in Jonesboro, 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: Flexible Schedule

  • Tamms, IL (13 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tamms, IL (13 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 1 day ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver

  • Grand Chain, IL (24 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Chain, IL (24 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 1 day ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Cape Girardeau, MO (13 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cape Girardeau, MO (13 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 1 day ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver for Families

  • Old Appleton, MO (22 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Old Appleton, MO (22 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 1 day ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Weekend Caregiver

  • Benton, MO (24 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Benton, MO (24 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Steady hours with room to grow Youll Help With: Friendly conversation & companionship Meal prep & light housekeeping Personal care & mobility support Medication reminders Were Looking For Someone Who...

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available

  • Chaffee, MO (24 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chaffee, MO (24 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 16 days ago

+ A big heart and a passion for helping people with tasks like bathing, housekeeping, and meal prep. + Reliable transportation to zoom to your clients' homes and spread joy. + You might need to do some...

Home Care Aide

  • Mounds, IL (21 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Mounds, IL (21 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 18 days ago

house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands Caregiver Qualifications: Able to pass a criminal background check Must have a H.S....

Direct Support Professional

  • Carbondale, IL (23 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Carbondale, IL (23 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 21 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 - Weekends and Overnights

  • Carbondale, IL (23 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Carbondale, IL (23 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration....

Caregiver (Full Time) - Redfield Area

  • Jackson, MO (14 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Jackson, MO (14 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Alzheimers Care Ability to...

Caregiver

  • Benton, MO (24 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Benton, MO (24 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 24 days ago

Your Role Might Include: Providing companionship and emotional support Assisting with light housekeeping, meals, and errands Helping with personal care like bathing, dressing, and grooming Ensuring...

Caregivers Needed - Full Time Aberdeen Area

  • Jackson, MO (14 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, MO (14 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Duties include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Assistance with grooming and bathing Assistance...

Caregivers Needed - Part Time Aberdeen Area

  • Jackson, MO (14 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, MO (14 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Duties include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Assistance with grooming and bathing Assistance...

Caregivers Needed - Watertown

  • Jackson, MO (14 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, MO (14 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Duties include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Assistance with grooming and bathing Assistance...

Caregiver - Brookings

  • Jackson, MO (14 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, MO (14 miles from Jonesboro, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Alzheimers Care Ability to...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Jonesboro, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

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


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