Home Health Aide Jobs in Plainfield, 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

  • Warrenville, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Warrenville, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 8 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...

Caregiver

  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Daily pay available for select positions Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments...

Caregiver - Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

  • Geneva, IL (21 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Geneva, IL (21 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

program activities which include helping ensure the residents have the opportunity to achieve their goals for the day + Groom residents by brushing their hair, teeth and shaving + Assist residents with bathing...

Caregivers Needed

  • Big Rock, IL (20 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Big Rock, IL (20 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Care tasks....

ASAP Caregivers with DEMENTIA EXPERIENCE - Lisle and Batavia!

  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

EXPERIENCED Caregivers - DEMENTIA - Lisle and Batavia! Shifts are part time weekdays and weekend days! Training certificates from another agency accepted for review; paid training if needed. AFLAC...

Personal Care Aide

  • Woodridge, IL (15 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodridge, IL (15 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Ind Head Park, IL (24 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ind Head Park, IL (24 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Caregiver/Home Care Aide

  • Carol Stream, IL (24 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (24 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

In Home Caregiver

  • Carol Stream, IL (24 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (24 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Caregiver

  • Warrenville, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warrenville, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Performs personal care and patient-specific activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, including but not limited to: Help with patients personal hygiene care...

Home Care Aide

  • Oswego, IL (8 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oswego, IL (8 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Becoming a Caregiver Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants...

Private Live-in caregiver $220/day CASH! BONUS! Still needed as of today!

  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago

LIVE-IN Caregiver/PA/CNA $220 per day!! Please send your *resume*or description of your background! Just phone numbers will be disregarded!! Personal assistant needed for 38-year-old male with...

Live-In Caregiver (MonThurs) for Couple Must Have Experience with Dementia

  • Wheaton, IL (20 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (20 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The caregiver must have strong dementia care experience and management skills. * Must be comfortable providing personal care, transportation, and meal preparation....

Home Care Aide

  • Joliet, IL (2 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (2 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago

care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands Caregiver Qualifications: Able to pass a criminal background check...

Part-Time Caregiver - Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM - Tinley Park, IL

  • Tinley Park, IL (21 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (21 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days 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....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Plainfield, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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