Home Health Aide Jobs in Rock Island, 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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Direct Support Professional

  • Rock Island, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Rock Island, IL
  • 10 hours ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: ***The Arc of the Quad Cities Area seeks caring, compassionate, and motivated individuals to play a crucial role in helping individuals...

Home Health Aide - HHA

  • Eldridge, IA (14 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Eldridge, IA (14 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 1 day ago

A Home Health Aide - HHA with Visiting Angels Bettendorf supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility...

Weekend Caregiver

  • Bettendorf, IA (8 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bettendorf, IA (8 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Assist clients with personal care and hygiene Help clients with routine exercises Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able) Do the clients shopping or accompany them...

Home Care Aide NEEDED for Elderly Veteran in Bettendorf, Iowa

  • Bettendorf, IA (8 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bettendorf, IA (8 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 1 day ago

We are in need of a Personal Care Aide to assist one of our clients who is an elderly male Veteran and needs some help with light house cleaning, dressing, grooming, and walking - to stay independent...

Caregiver

  • Donahue, IA (18 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Donahue, IA (18 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 2 days ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Pleasant Valley, IA (10 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasant Valley, IA (10 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 2 days ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Le Claire, IA (14 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Le Claire, IA (14 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 2 days ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • New Windsor, IL (19 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Windsor, IL (19 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 2 days ago

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

Experienced caregiver needed for toddlers and preschool kids

  • Davenport, IA (3 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (3 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We seek a babysitter for our two children, ages Toddler and Preschool, starting around July 31, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The ideal candidate has a car and experience working with children...

Direct Support Professional

  • Davenport, IA (7 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (7 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 3 days ago

REM 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 right...

Every Weekend Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Rock Island, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rock Island, IL
  • 3 days ago

As outlined in the individual's service plan and implementation strategies, your responsibilities will include supervision, personal care training, active treatment, and medication administration when...

Caregiver- FT 3rd Shift & FT 2nd Shift

  • Silvis, IL (8 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Silvis, IL (8 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Our Caregivers are the heart to our organization. They provide daily quality care, engaging activities, and enrichment programs to our residents assisting them to Live Life on Purpose. This...

Caregiver

  • Eldridge, IA (14 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Eldridge, IA (14 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 8 days ago

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Bettendorf supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance...

At Home Caregiver

  • Bettendorf, IA (8 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bettendorf, IA (8 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Assist clients with personal care and hygiene Help clients with routine exercises Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able) Do the clients shopping or accompany them...

Companion Caregiver

  • Davenport, IA (3 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (3 miles from Rock Island, IL)
  • 8 days ago

The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Rock Island, IL

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Highest Education Level

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


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