Home Health Aide Jobs in Oswego, 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 & Companionship

  • Addison, IL (24 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Addison, IL (24 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • West Chicago, IL (17 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • West Chicago, IL (17 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Warrenville, IL (13 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Warrenville, IL (13 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

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

Caregiver

  • Glendale Heights, IL (19 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Glendale Heights, IL (19 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

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

Caregiver

  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

preparation, and medication reminders Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering...

Certified Caregiver

  • Oswego, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Oswego, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Assist in all aspects of a resident's daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement....

Caregiver Memory Care Night Shift: 10pm-6am

  • Oswego, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Oswego, IL
  • 19 hours 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

  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The care we provide is more than just assisting with personal care and home helper services....

Resident Caregiver - Memory Care - Part-time - Days

  • Geneva, IL (14 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Geneva, IL (14 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago

care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, activities, orientation, and information needs....

Personal Care Aide

  • Warrenville, IL (13 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warrenville, IL (13 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago

health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers....

ASAP Caregivers Needed for Weekday and Weekend Mornings - Naperville, Aurora, Plainfield!

  • Lisle, IL (15 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL (15 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago

ASAP Experienced, compassionate and reliable Caregivers needed for weekday and weekend mornings in Naperville, Aurora, Plainfield areas! Experience with all ADLs as required by Care Plan,...

ASAP Caregiver Needed-10 a.m.-2 p.m.-Areas around Aurora, Naperville, Lockport

  • Lisle, IL (15 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL (15 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago

EXPERIENCED Caregivers Needed Part Time, approximately 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Aurora, Naperville and Lockport Areas!!!!! CALL US!! ADLs as required by Care Plan. Current Driver's License and Auto...

Part-Time Morning Shift Caregiver - Mokena, IL

  • Mokena, IL (24 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mokena, IL (24 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Assist clients with personal care and hygiene. Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises. Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed....

EXPERIENCED Caregivers - Live-In - Flexibility with regard to Aurora, Naperville, St. Charles, Geneva and Surrounding Areas!

  • Lisle, IL (15 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL (15 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Immediate need for EXPERIENCED LIVE-IN Caregivers who are looking shifts, either three days or four days weekdays and weekends! Experience must include having worked as a Live-In...

Registered Nurse, Home Health $25K Bonus

  • Lombard, IL (21 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lombard, IL (21 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 2 days 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...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Oswego, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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