Home Health Aide Jobs in Louisiana

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

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 2 hours ago

You will assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs, as well as help residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and...

Registered Nurse (Home Health)

  • Mansfield, LA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mansfield, LA
  • 14 hours ago

Summary We are hiring for a full-time Registered Nurse (RN)! At Louisiana HomeCare of Mansfield, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful...

Direct Support Professional - Community Services

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago

Assists with toileting hygiene from minimal prompting to full support....

Caregiver

  • Slidell, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 2 days 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 Needed for Four Children, Must Have Experience and Car

  • Violet, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Violet, LA
  • 2 days ago

We seek a caring babysitter to start on July 12, 2025, for our four children, including toddlers and elementary-age kids. The babysitter is responsible for bedtime and just keeping an eye on the...

Caregiver Experience Partner

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago

The Caregiver Experience Partner provides leadership and direction in the development of business units and functions within an assigned portfolio of internal stakeholders to improve caregiver...

Caregiver Experience Specialist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago

Initiates and carries out the ongoing development and implementation of Caregiver Experience team programs and initiatives. Executes and leads all stages of varying projects that aim to improve...

Home Health Aide - PRN

  • Abbeville, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Abbeville, LA
  • 3 days ago

The Home Health Aide/CNA plays a vital role on the interdisciplinary team, working under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide essential personal care services that promote comfort, dignity...

Caregiver Full Time

  • New Iberia, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • New Iberia, LA
  • 4 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: Flexible Schedule

  • Gilliam, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Gilliam, LA
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Hosston, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Hosston, LA
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Mooringsport, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Mooringsport, LA
  • 4 days ago

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

Inpatient Hospice Aide - CNA

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago

our inpatient facility Join our center of excellence where we are honored to walk alongside patients and their families during lifes most meaningful journey As a Hospice Aide CNA you will provide personal...

Personal Care Assistant-Extremely Limited Hours

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago

Introduction: I am in need of a temporary Personal Care Assistant. At the moment, I need assistance with certain tasks for about an hour a week....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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