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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Direct Support Professional (2nd shift, part-time)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 3 hours ago

Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.60 Department: Community Homes Shift: Part Time 2nd shift 3pm-11pm every other weekend 60% Job ID: 169131 Overview...

Direct Support Professional

  • Tama, IA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Tama, IA
  • 15 hours 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...

Home Health Aide (PRN)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 20 hours ago

exercises; oral hygiene; toilet needs; non-sterile dressing changes; and other miscellaneous activities of daily living (ADL)....

Direct Support Professional (weekends)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago

Overview AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and...

Home Care Aide NEEDED For Elderly Veteran in Des Moines, IA

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

We are in need of a Personal Care Aide to assist one of our clients who is an elderly male Veteran and needs some help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking - to stay independent at home....

Caregiver- Full Time 1st shift and Part Time 2nd shift

  • Tipton, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tipton, IA
  • 1 day ago

of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities Qualifications:...

Caregiver-Prairie Du Chein

  • Marquette, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Marquette, IA
  • 2 days ago

As a Caregiver, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care, support, and assistance in activities of daily living to Support Individuals....

Caregiver

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 days ago

From basic companion care (which includes, but is not limited to light housekeeping, sitter care, transportation, meal preparation, etc.) to more integral personal care (which includes, but is not limited...

Home Health Aide / CNA

  • Carlisle, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Carlisle, IA
  • 2 days ago

Home Health Aide / CNA Job Details Job Location Carlisle, IA Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Day Description Overview: Join Iowa Home Care as a Home Health Aide / CNA, where you'll provide...

Direct Support Professional Mentor

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago

In addition to supporting members with their activities of daily living, this role is responsible for onboarding, training, and mentoring new DSPs assigned to your house....

Full-Time Direct Support Professionals (Front-End Nights) Location: Fort Dodge, IA Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts | Saturday Night - Monday Night (3 Consecutive Nights) 6p-6a One Vision is excited to...

Hourly Direct Support Professional I

  • Burlington, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Burlington, IA
  • 3 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

  • Marion, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Marion, IA
  • 3 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 Flexible Schedule, daytime and evening shifts

  • Bellevue, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, IA
  • 3 days ago

Cueing & Safety Assistance/Memory Support Meal Prep & Medication Reminders Light Housekeeping Personal Care/Help with ADLs Sound perfect to you? Great, don't let someone else take it!...

Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

  • Bettendorf, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Bettendorf, IA
  • 4 days ago

The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work....

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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
18.1%
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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