Home Health Aide Jobs in Indianola, IA

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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Registered Nurse Home Health RN / Community Nurse

  • Knoxville, IA (23 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Knoxville, IA (23 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 12 hours ago

Health Aides and ensure care standards are met Support community health initiatives and health promotion events Participate in on-call rotation (typically 12 weekends/month) Document all care using...

Psychiatric Home Health Nurse (RN)

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Become an Innoviver! At Innovive Health, our mission is to provide best-in-class home healthcare services to patients with chronic behavioral health issues and complex medical needs. Our team is...

Direct Support Professional - Behavioral Health

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Thus, there may be times the employee must lift up to 50lbs and rarely up to 100lbs if working in sites with members requiring ambulation assistance....

Direct Support Professional

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Mainstream Living is looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to provide in-home and community support to adults with intellectual disabilities. Whether helping others has always been...

Direct Support Professional

  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 4 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...

Caregiver (Weekends)

  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Assisting them with activities of daily living including dressing, eating, grooming, communicating, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility needs....

Direct Support Professional I (Hourly)

  • Winterset, IA (24 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Winterset, IA (24 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 6 days ago

May assist in the transfer of individuals to/from wheelchair, chair, bed, toilet, vehicle, etc. May require lifting at times, up to 35 pounds....

Caregiver

  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 7 days ago

Assisting them with activities of daily living including dressing, eating, grooming, communicating, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility needs....

Direct Support Professional 1st Shift Lead - Eyerly Ball

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 10 days ago

Overview To assist clients in moving toward client defined recovery by providing skill building, feedback, motivation and support. Providing a safe, structured, nurturing environment that assists...

Direct Care Worker - Meds - Part-Time - 1st Shift

  • Knoxville, IA (23 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Knoxville, IA (23 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Assist residents in bathing. Assist residents in dressing or undressing. Assist resident to bathroom and provide peri care as needed....

DSP (Direct Support Professional) Day - Hourly

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 14 days ago

We are looking for a dedicated individual to fill our position as a Direct Support Professional.DAYS Monday-Friday, hourly 8a-4p. No weekends.Driver's License is required.About usProgress...

Direct Care Worker - Non-Meds - Full-Time - 1st Shift

  • Osceola, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Osceola, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 20 days ago

Assist residents in bathing. Assist residents in dressing or undressing. Assist resident to bathroom and provide peri care as needed....

Direct Support Professional -12-hour Night shift -7pm-7am- Daily

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 20 days ago

What You Do: Build relationships Providing companionship, conversation, and engagement in activities Assisting with care needs (bedtime routine, eating, cooking etc) Administering medications Observing...

Direct Support Professional- Evening hours- Hourly

  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 20 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (15 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 20 days ago

support Provide support to the clients with hobbies, studies, and social activities Read, write, and execute directions Charting and take notes Data entry, instant messaging, uploading documents Provide companionship...

Direct Support Professional Team Lead -12- hour shift/ 3days a week- Daily

  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (20 miles from Indianola, IA)
  • 20 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. We are committed to nurture an inclusive culture and a learning-based work environment to...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Indianola, IA

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Highest Education Level

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


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