Home Health Aide Jobs in Allegan, MI

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 - MI

  • Lawrence, MI (24 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lawrence, MI (24 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 10 hours ago

Supervise Daily Activities : Support individuals with personal care, life skills, and social activities....

Direct Support Professional

  • Plainwell, MI (14 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Plainwell, MI (14 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 10 hours ago

Supervise Daily Activities : Support individuals with personal care, life skills, and social activities....

Caregiver

  • Middleville, MI (22 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Middleville, MI (22 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 1 day ago

health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers....

Daytime/Evening Caregiver

  • Byron Center, MI (19 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Byron Center, MI (19 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Health Aide in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State-approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course....

Care Giver

  • Grand Junction, MI (13 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Junction, MI (13 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Personal Care: Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene....

In-Home Caregiver All Shifts Available (Columbus, NE)

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Assist with daily living tasks such as mobility, bathing, grooming, and personal care. Help with meal prep, light housekeeping, and errands....

Flexible Scheduling Hiring FT & PT Caregivers Norfolk

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Assist with activities of daily living, including mobility and transfers, bathing, grooming, and other personal cares....

Spiritual Caregiver

  • Holland, MI (21 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Holland, MI (21 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Full-Time Position: Exempt Salaried Monday through Friday hours 8 am - 5 pm Salary commensurate with experience The full-time Spiritual Caregiver position is a fully benefited position, which...

Personal Care Aide

  • Middleville, MI (22 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Middleville, MI (22 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Personal Care Aide Thornapple Kellogg Schools Thornapple Kellogg Middle School - Middleville, Michigan This job is also posted in Kent ISD, and Thornapple Kellogg Schools Job Details Job ID:5254947...

In House Caregiver

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing. Provide companionship and emotional support....

Home Health Aide

  • Caledonia, MI (23 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Caledonia, MI (23 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 10 days ago

What you will be doing as Home Health Aides (HHA) / Caregiver Enable clients to stay in their homes by providing support and personal care assistance such as, bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming...

Bloomingdale Caregiver Required

  • Bloomingdale, MI (11 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bloomingdale, MI (11 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 12 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, grooming, and medication reminders. Provide companionship and emotional support to clients....

Caregiver

  • Gobles, MI (11 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Gobles, MI (11 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary: We are urgently seeking motivated and dependable team members to...

Allegan Caregiver

  • Allegan, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Allegan, MI
  • 14 days ago

Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary: We are urgently seeking motivated and dependable team members to...

Caregiver (Client in Bangor)

  • Bangor, MI (18 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bangor, MI (18 miles from Allegan, MI)
  • 16 days ago

Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary: We are urgently seeking motivated and dependable team members to...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Allegan, MI

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Highest Education Level

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


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