Home Health Aide Jobs in Iowa

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 - Immediate Openings

  • Missouri Valley, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Missouri Valley, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver (No Experience Required)

  • Carter Lake, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Carter Lake, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - Weekly Pay

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - $500 New Hire Bonus

  • Carter Lake, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Carter Lake, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Psychiatric Home Health Nurse (RN)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 9 hours 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...

Caregiver

  • Coralville, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 9 hours 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

  • Ankeny, IA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Ankeny, IA
  • 22 hours 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 - Behavioral Health

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 22 hours 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- Group Homes (Part-Time) Weekends

  • Ankeny, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ankeny, IA
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Do Assist the children or young adults in becoming as independent as possible in personal cares, preparing meals, caring for household, and other life skills areas....

Home Health Aide / CNA

  • Adel, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Adel, IA
  • 2 days ago

Home Health Aide / CNA Job Details Job Location Adel, IA Position Type Part Time Description Overview: Join Iowa Home Care as a Home Health Aide / CNA, where you'll provide essential personal care and...

Home Health Aide/ CNA (7a - 4p)

  • Altoona, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Altoona, IA
  • 2 days ago

Home Health Aide/ CNA (7a - 4p) Job Details Job Location Altoona, IA Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Description Overview: Join Iowa Home Care as a Home Health Aide / CNA, where you'll provide...

Direct Support Professional- Onawa

  • Onawa, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Onawa, IA
  • 2 days ago

$15.50 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Iowa $17.83 - $22.45 Per hour Direct Support Professional- Onawa Trivium Life Services Occupation: Healthcare Support Workers, All...

Community Health Nurse Program Manager

  • Carroll, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Carroll, IA
  • 2 days ago

GRADE 22\n LOCATION OF POSITION MDH, Carroll County Health Department\nWestminster, MD 21157\n\n Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is to plan, develop, implement and evaluate...

One Vision is seeking to hire Full - Time, Back End Days - Direct Support Professionals (DSP). Our Back End schedule for our new 12-hour shift schedule model working 3 consecutive days on...

Direct Support Professional II (Homes)

  • Burlington, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlington, IA
  • 2 days ago

Description This is NOT a remote position This role operates in a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Setting, defined as "medical, social, and supportive services for Iowans with functional,...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Iowa

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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