Home Health Aide Jobs in Hammond, 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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Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Oak Park, IL (22 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (22 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 6 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....

In Home Caregiver

  • Westchester, IL (24 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westchester, IL (24 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 6 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 - Immediate Openings

  • Hinsdale, IL (24 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (24 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 10 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....

In Home Caregiver

  • Hinsdale, IL (24 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (24 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 13 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 - Weekly Pay

  • Willowbrook, IL (23 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (23 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 13 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 - Immediate Openings

  • Westchester, IL (24 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Westchester, IL (24 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 13 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 $14-$16 per hour

  • Hobart, IN (16 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Hobart, IN (16 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 16 hours ago

Responsibilities: * Assist clients with activities of daily living for clients ranging from companion care to bed bound including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing...

Home Care Aide

  • Chicago Heights, IL (10 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL (10 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 20 hours 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...

Caregiver

  • River Forest, IL (23 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • River Forest, IL (23 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago

care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands If you have a drive to help others, and you are looking for a meaningful...

Caregiver - Referral Available

  • Forest Park, IL (22 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Forest Park, IL (22 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago

care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands If you have a drive to help others, and you are looking for a meaningful...

Home Care Aide - Bilingual Polish Speaker

  • Oak Park, IL (22 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Park, IL (22 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago

care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands If you have a drive to help others, and you are looking for a meaningful...

Caregiver - Bilingual Polish Speaker

  • Bridgeview, IL (17 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeview, IL (17 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 1 day ago

care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments and daily errands If you have a drive to help others, and you are looking for a meaningful...

Immediate Openings - Caregiver

  • Oak Lawn, IL (14 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (14 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 2 days ago

care needs Help keep Clients' environment clean and organized Remind Client to take self-administered medications Successful applicants will meet the following requirements: You must have a minimum...

Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) Caregiver

  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (19 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 2 days ago

care services as necessary to meet the clients or patients needs * Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping,...

Caregiver - Immediate Start, Live-In, Days or Overnights, and Weekends Available

  • South Holland, IL (6 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Holland, IL (6 miles from Hammond, IN)
  • 2 days ago

preparation + Conduct personal errands and provide transport to and from appointments + Personal care and hygiene assistance; including bathing, dressing, and grooming + Oversee mobility by assisting...

Demographic Data for Hammond, IN

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Hammond, IN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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