Home Health Aide Jobs in Muncie, 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

  • Sevita
  • New Castle, IN (12 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Castle, IN (12 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 60+ days ago

Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living....

In Person

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

  • Dungarvin, Inc.
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene and more....

In Person

Home Health Nurse - LPN /LVN

  • Supplemental Health Care
  • Pendleton, IN (22 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pendleton, IN (22 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description: Supplemental Health Care is hiring experienced Home Health LPNs (1+ year in a Medicare-certified agency) for contracts in Pendleton, Indiana, and nearby areas. Qualifications:...

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Home Care Aide - Weekends Only

  • Help at Home
  • Winchester, IN (20 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Winchester, IN (20 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 7 days ago

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

In Person Part Time

Home Care Aide

  • Help at Home
  • Muncie, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • Muncie, IN
  • 7 days ago

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

In Person

Home Health Aide - Weekends Only

  • Help at Home
  • Winchester, IN (20 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Winchester, IN (20 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Help at Home is hiring caregivers in your community TODAY! Start your career with the nation's leading provider of in-home support to seniors and become a hero for someone in your community. We...

In Person Part Time

Direct Support Professional

  • Help at Home
  • Muncie, IN
  • 9 days ago
  • Muncie, IN
  • 9 days ago

Your work may include: Supporting individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal care (i.e. grooming, hygiene etc.), or transportation Encouraging participation in social and...

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Hospice Aide

  • Alternate Solutions Health Network
  • Muncie, IN
  • 14 days ago
  • Muncie, IN
  • 14 days ago

HOW YOU'LL WORK: You'll perform personal care needs for your patient and attend to their requests promptly....

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Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Muncie, IN (9 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Muncie, IN (9 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 16 days ago

THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve...

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Caregiver - PCA

  • Professional Case Management
  • Hartford City, IN (23 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hartford City, IN (23 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Assist clients with non-skilled personal care, including: Bathing, skin care, hair care, nail care, mouth care, shaving, dressing, feeding, ambulation, exercise, transfers, positioning, medication reminding...

In Person

Caregivers in Anderson-Full time/Day Shifts/WEEKLY PAY

  • Home Care Association of America
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 60+ days ago

care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin...

In Person Full Time

Caregiver Personal Care Aide PCA

  • Elara Caring
  • Muncie, IN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Muncie, IN
  • 90+ days ago

care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and daily living activities Prepare meals and assist with feeding when needed Perform...

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Caregiver (non-certified)

  • Trilogy Health Services, LLC
  • New Castle, IN (12 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New Castle, IN (12 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 90+ days ago

Provides resident assistance with activities of daily living including but not limited to hygiene care, incontinence assistance, bathing & grooming....

In Person

Direct Support Professional - New Castle

  • Developmental Services
  • New Castle, IN (12 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New Castle, IN (12 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 90+ days ago

care, mobility, medications, and behavioral or medical needs Create a safe, clean, and supportive environment while completing required documentation What We’re Looking For: You’re at least 18 years...

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Home Health Aide

  • Team Select Home Care
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Anderson, IN (21 miles from Muncie, IN)
  • 90+ days ago

The Home Health Aide (HHA) is a paraprofessional who is specifically trained to provide skilled personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) to patients in their place of residence under the...

In Person

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Muncie, IN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Muncie, IN offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.6%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Muncie, IN
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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