Home Health Aide Jobs in Plainfield, 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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Home Health Aide

  • Greenwood, IN (13 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Greenwood, IN (13 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 1 hour ago

, bathing, and light housekeeping....

Caregiver - PRN

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 3 days ago

What You'll Do Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing Supporting residents with medication Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community Toileting...

Lead Caregiver

  • Carmel, IN (23 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Carmel, IN (23 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Provides personal care assistance to residents as needed, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, changing bed linens, and providing ambulation assistance....

Registered Nurse - Home Health Indy Metro - FT Days

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description Overview Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: www.iuhealth.org/ApplyRN. This pipeline requisition allows...

Hospice Care Consultant

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Company: Compassus At Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance...

Dual Language Caregiver

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 4 days ago

About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated Dual Language Caregiver ( English/Haitian Creole) to join our team in Indianapolis, IN. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED Bilingual...

Caregiver

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 6 days ago

What You'll Do Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing Supporting residents with medication Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community Toileting...

Direct Support Professional

  • Franklin, IN (23 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Franklin, IN (23 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 7 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...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Providing personal care assistance. Requirements for this position include: At least 18 years of age....

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Weekends- (1st and 2nd shift)

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Providing personal care assistance. Requirements for this position include: At least 18 years of age....

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Speedway - NW Indy

  • Speedway, IN (11 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Speedway, IN (11 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Providing personal care assistance. Requirements for this position include: At least 18 years of age....

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 8 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....

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP 2.5 k Sign On

  • Greencastle, IN (23 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Greencastle, IN (23 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 9 days ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

Teacher/Caregiver

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 9 days ago

Teacher Children's Village of Indianapolis is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Teacher at our established, accredited, and level 4 PTQ childcare center. The center is located at...

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (17 miles from Plainfield, IN)
  • 10 days ago

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

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Plainfield, IN

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Highest Education Level

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


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