Home Health Aide Jobs in Lovejoy, 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 (11 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Collinsville, IL (11 miles from Lovejoy, 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 (1 mile from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (1 mile from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

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

Caregiver

  • Columbia, IL (14 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Columbia, IL (14 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Explore Numerous Nearby Locations for Your Convenience! DISCOVER CAREERS, WELL LIVED. Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a Caregiver,...

Caregiver Scheduling Assistant

  • Saint Charles, MO (20 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (20 miles from Lovejoy, 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 (1 mile from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (1 mile from Lovejoy, 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...

Overnight caregiver hiring now $18 an hour Full-time

  • Imperial, MO (22 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Imperial, MO (22 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Duties - Provide assistance with personal care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing - Assist with medication reminders - Prepare and serve nutritious meals according to dietary needs - Assist...

Caregiver Overnight shift Weekly Pay guaranteed 40 hours a week

  • Kirkwood, MO (14 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Kirkwood, MO (14 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Duties - Provide assistance with personal care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing - Assist with medication reminders - Prepare and serve nutritious meals according to dietary needs - Assist...

RN Registered Nurse Home Health $5k Sign on Bonus

  • Saint Louis, MO (1 mile from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (1 mile from Lovejoy, 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

  • Creve Coeur, MO (15 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Creve Coeur, MO (15 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 1 day 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 - Arnold Evening Shift Part-Time

  • Arnold, MO (20 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arnold, MO (20 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Support individuals to reach their full life potential Maintain quality of life with dignity and respect Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and provide total care supports Encourage...

Direct Support Professional - Addiction Recovery

  • Saint Charles, MO (20 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (20 miles from Lovejoy, 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 (1 mile from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (1 mile from Lovejoy, 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 (8 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Clayton, MO (8 miles from Lovejoy, 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 (15 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgeton, MO (15 miles from Lovejoy, 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....

Caregiver Full Time

  • Waterloo, IL (23 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waterloo, IL (23 miles from Lovejoy, IL)
  • 2 days ago

8am-8pm OR 8am-6pm These shifts are 12hr or 10hr awake overnights, 2-3x a week Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal...

Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Diploma 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 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...
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...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Lovejoy, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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