Home Health Aide Jobs in Newport, 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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Home Health Nurse (RN/LPN) - West Side Cincinnati

  • Cleves, OH (16 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Cleves, OH (16 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 20 days ago

Description As a Home Health Nurse (RN/LPN) you will be called to care when youre needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, youll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and...

Resident Caregiver - Memory Care Anderson - Full-time - Nights

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 17 hours ago

care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, activities, orientation, and information needs....

STNA - Hospice Aide

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 1 day ago

Care : Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and repositioning Monitor & Report: Observe and report changes in the patients condition Mobility: Assist with ambulation, transfers, ROM exercises...

Resident Caregiver - Memory Care Anderson - Full-time - Nights

  • Cincinnati, OH (8 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (8 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 1 day ago

care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, activities, orientation, and information needs....

Home Care Assistant

  • West Chester, OH (18 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Chester, OH (18 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 1 day ago

health aide, HHA, personal care assistant, PCA, etc Apply Today!...

In Home Caregiver

  • Mason, OH (21 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mason, OH (21 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 1 day ago

health aide, HHA, personal care assistant, PCA, etc Apply Today!...

Hospice Aide - STNA / CNA PRN

  • Springdale, OH (14 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Springdale, OH (14 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 3 days ago

Experience Two years experience working as an STNA, home health aide, or other similar position in an acute care setting preferred....

Resident Caregiver - Memory Care Kenwood - PRN - Variable

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 3 days ago

care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, activities, orientation, and information needs....

Caregiver

  • Florence, KY (11 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Florence, KY (11 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Providing companionship and conversation Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding Performing light housekeeping tasks such...

Home Care Aide

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago

Essential Functions: Personal Care Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise...

Personal Care Aide

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago

Minimum of 18 years of age A state Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification required, or 1 year of experience. Access to reliable transportation....

Male Home Care Aide needed

  • Fairfield, OH (18 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairfield, OH (18 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago

Essential Functions: Personal Care Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise...

Home Health Aide

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago

Range of motion exercises Assistance in ambulation or exercises Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to: Bathing Shampooing Skin care/nail care Oral hygiene Shaving Dressing...

Home Care Aide Weekend shifts

  • West Chester, OH (18 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Chester, OH (18 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago

Essential Functions: Personal Care Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise...

Home Health Aide Multiple Day Shifts Open

  • Hamilton, OH (24 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hamilton, OH (24 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 4 days ago

Range of motion exercises Assistance in ambulation or exercises Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to: Bathing Shampooing Skin care/nail care Oral hygiene Shaving Dressing...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Newport, KY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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