Home Health Aide Jobs in Baskett, KY

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

  • Evansville, IN (8 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Evansville, IN (8 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 45+ days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

Direct Support Professional

  • Evansville, IN (7 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Evansville, IN (7 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 8 hours ago

Mentor 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...

CAREGiver

  • Folsomville, IN (24 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Folsomville, IN (24 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 23 hours ago

Duties include, but are not limited to: Companionship and transportation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Assistance with grooming and bathing Assistance...

Direct Support Professional - FULL TIME

  • Evansville, IN (8 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Evansville, IN (8 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 2 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 Weekly Pay

  • Maple Mount, KY (15 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Maple Mount, KY (15 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 2 days ago

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care...

Caregiver - Weekend Shifts in Kokomo

  • Richland, IN (15 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richland, IN (15 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 8 days ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Alzheimers Care Ability to...

Caregiver - Bilingual Spanish

  • Richland, IN (15 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richland, IN (15 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 8 days ago

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Alzheimers Care Ability to...

Lead Caregiver

  • Evansville, IN (8 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Evansville, IN (8 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 12 days ago

preparation Transportation Companionship Personal care (bathing, toileting) Follow a plan of care Communicate professionally with families and your team Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Ability...

Caregiver for Seniors

  • Evansville, IN (8 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Evansville, IN (8 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 12 days ago

preparation Transportation Companionship Personal care (bathing, toileting) Follow a plan of care Communicate professionally with families and your team Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Ability...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Evansville, IN (8 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Evansville, IN (8 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 13 days ago

Join Our Team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to Help Empower Lives and Enrich Communities! Text DSP to ... to apply! Position: Direct Support Professional (DSP) Department: Community...

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

  • Evansville, IN (8 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Evansville, IN (8 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 15 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Evansville, IN (12 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Evansville, IN (12 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 20 days ago

Mentor 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...

Afternoon Caregiver Female Client- Boonville, IN - Part-Time $16

  • Darmstadt, IN (17 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Darmstadt, IN (17 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 20 days ago

Duties include, but are not limited to: Companionship and transportation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Assistance with grooming and bathing Assistance...

Physical Therapist - PT / Physical Therapist Home Health - HHA

  • Owensboro, KY (13 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Owensboro, KY (13 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 30+ days ago

As a home health physical therapist, you'll provide PT services to help patients regain their health and mobility. Working at patients' homes, you'll assess their mobility, strength and function,...

Senior Companionship & Care Aide

  • Chandler, IN (14 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chandler, IN (14 miles from Baskett, KY)
  • 30+ days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Caregiving,Home Health Aide & Nurse Aide Certificate(3 in 1)
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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Baskett, KY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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