Home Health Aide Jobs in Decatur, IN

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 / Registered Nurse Home Health in Fort Wayne, IN

  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 18 hours ago

Estimated payment breakdown $2,312 per week in taxable pay and non-taxable stipends Specialty: RN Start Date: 6/23/2025 Duration: 8 40 hours per week Shift: 5-8s Days Employment Type: Traveler Our...

Caregiver

  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Help residents maintain comfortable positions in bed or in chairs to promote comfort....

Caregiver Medically Fragile

  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Our Medically Fragile Group Homes in Fort Wayne, IN are currently seeking Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers/CNAs/Home Health Aides to work with individuals with medically needs....

Center Bus Caregiver

  • Geneva, IN (14 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Geneva, IN (14 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Purpose**: To support center and transportation operations as requested by Center Director and following all applicable ECMHSP process and procedures, including Family Engagement practices....

Hospice Care Consultant (Sales)

  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Uniondale, IN (16 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Uniondale, IN (16 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 8 days ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Zanesville, IN (18 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Zanesville, IN (18 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 8 days ago

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

Caregiver needed for three kids, meal prep, bedtime help, flexible start.

  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 12 days ago

We need a babysitter to care for three children 5, 7 and 9. The job starts on June 14, 2025, but the start date is flexible. The babysitter must have their own car for transportation....

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available

  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 14 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....

Direct Support Professional

  • Decatur, IN
  • 16 days ago
  • Decatur, IN
  • 16 days ago

Help at Home is hiring caregivers in your community TODAY! Now offering weekly pay! Starting pay up to $17 an hour! Start your career with the nation's leading provider of in-home support to...

Home Care Aide

  • Ossian, IN (12 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Ossian, IN (12 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 16 days ago

of daily living, when the clients are not able to perform the tasks themselves....

Personal Care Assistant

  • Van Wert, OH (17 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Van Wert, OH (17 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 20 days ago

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Vancrest offers a rewarding work environment with an opportunity to enhance and make a difference in the lives of our residents....

Home Care Aide - Adams

  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 24 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN (23 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 24 days ago

Home Care Aide**This position assists clients of the Company with and performs household tasks, and assists with the performance of activities of daily living, when the clients are not able to perform...

Caregiver Needed-Paid Training!

  • Rockford, OH (18 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Rockford, OH (18 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 27 days ago

, changing clothes and getting in and out of bed safely No experience in health care is required or needed to assist seniors with everyday activities of daily living....

Caregiver-No Experience Needed!

  • Mendon, OH (24 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Mendon, OH (24 miles from Decatur, IN)
  • 27 days ago

Join Our Compassionate Team as a Caregiver Where Your Passion Meets Purpose! Home Instead: Where Caregiving is Not Just a Job, Its a Calling Benefits of Being a Home Instead Care Professional Paid...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Decatur, IN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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