Home Health Aide Jobs in Kansas

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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LPN Intake Nurse Home Health

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a LPN Intake Nurse Home Health you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Midwest...

Part Time Caregiver

  • Elk City, KS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Elk City, KS
  • 1 hour ago

What Youll Do: Provide personal care and companionship Assist with light housekeeping and meal prep Run errands on the clients behalf Offer support with bathing, dressing, and daily routines Why Join...

Weekend Caregiver

  • Leawood, KS
  • 5 hours ago
  • Leawood, KS
  • 5 hours ago

Steady hours with room to grow Youll Help With: Friendly conversation & companionship Meal prep & light housekeeping Personal care & mobility support Medication reminders Were Looking For Someone Who...

Hiring Experienced Caregivers

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 7 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 7 hours ago

care: dressing, grooming and assisting with meals Light housekeeping: basic cleaning, laundry, and organizing Transportation: Driving clients to appointments, running errands, and grocery shopping...

Direct Support Professional

  • Girard, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Girard, KS
  • 1 day 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...

Caregivers Needed for In Home Care

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 2 days ago

Appointments Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation Companionship Schedule: Day Shift Evening Shift Night Shift Monday- Friday Saturday and Sunday Live your best life possible while helping others live...

Appointments Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation Companionship Schedule: Day Shift Evening Shift Night Shift Monday- Friday Saturday and Sunday Live your best life possible while helping others live...

Caregiver, In-home Care for Aging Adults (T-FT)

  • Saint Marys, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Marys, KS
  • 3 days ago

Companionship Personal Care - Bathing and grooming....

Caregiver, In-home Care for Aging Adults (L-PT)

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 3 days ago

Companionship Personal Care - Bathing and grooming....

Caregiver, In-Home Care for Aging Adults (L-FT)

  • Wellsville, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Wellsville, KS
  • 3 days ago

Companionship Personal Care - Bathing and grooming....

Caregiver, In-home Care for Aging Adults (T-PT)

  • Berryton, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Berryton, KS
  • 3 days ago

Companionship Personal Care - Bathing and grooming....

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • Andover, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Andover, KS
  • 3 days ago

Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care, one of the leading providers of skilled pediatric home care, is seeking RNs or LPNs for a client in Wichita, KS. Various Shifts Available, Inquire Today! If you are...

Direct Support Professional

  • Liberal, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Liberal, KS
  • 3 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...

Caregiver- Free Health Insurance

  • Olathe, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 3 days ago

care services as necessary to meet the clients or patients needs * Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping,...

In Home Caregiver

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 3 days ago

Job Description This client needs full scope of interaction in their home, including assistance with their activities of daily living(showering, dressing, transfers, meal prep, maintaining their home...

Demographic Data for Kansas

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Kansas

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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