Home Health Aide Jobs in Grand Rapids, 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 (DSP) Neo Birdsong Part Time 2nd Shift (16 Hours)

Hope Network West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
7 days ago

Grand Rapids, MI
7 days ago

What Youll Do Assist with daily living (ADLs), personal care, and medications Support community outings, transportation, and activities Build positive relationships and encourage independence Help maintain...

In Person Part Time

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Neo Breton Full Time 2nd Shift (36 Hours)

Hope Network West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
7 days ago

Grand Rapids, MI
7 days ago

In Person Full Time

Direct Support Professional (DSP) DART Part Time 2nd Shift (16 Hours)

Hope Network Behavioral Health
Grand Rapids, MI
10 days ago

Grand Rapids, MI
10 days ago

In Person Part Time

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Neo Birdsong Full Time 2nd Shift (32 Hours)

Hope Network West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
10 days ago

Grand Rapids, MI
10 days ago

In Person Full Time

Direct Support Professional - Neo Grand Rapids: Combination 1st/2nd Shift

Hope Network West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
21 days ago

Grand Rapids, MI
21 days ago

What You'll Do Encourage positive relationship building & Promoting Independence Transportation and Participation in Community Activities Personal Care/Assistance with Activities of Daily Living Medication...

In Person

Lead Direct Support Professional (Safety Lead) - Neo Bristol: Full Time 2nd Shift

Hope Network West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
23 days ago

Grand Rapids, MI
23 days ago

Personal Care/Assistance with Activities of Daily Living Medication Administration/Health Monitoring Cooking/Meal Prep/Dietary Support Job Requirements Minimum Education required: Bachelors degree with...

In Person Full Time

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Whitney Home Part Time 2nd Shift (24 Hours)

Hope Network West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
26 days ago

Grand Rapids, MI
26 days ago

In Person Part Time

Direct Support Professional - Neo 52nd: Part Time 2nd/3rd Combination Shift (24 hours)

Hope Network Behavioral Health
Grand Rapids, MI
45+ days ago

Grand Rapids, MI
45+ days ago

What youll be doing: Encourage positive relationship building & Promoting Independence Transportation and Participation in Community Activities Personal Care/Assistance with Activities of Daily Living...

In Person Part Time

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Neo Birdsong Full Time 1st Sh...

Grand Rapids, MI
5 hours ago

Grand Rapids, MI
5 hours ago

Wh Youll Do Assist with daily living (ADLs), personal care, and medicions Support community outings, transportion, and activities Build positive relionships and encourage independence Help maintain...

In Person Full Time

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Neo Birdsong Full Time 1st Shift (32 hours)

Hope Network
Grand Rapids, MI
6 hours ago

Grand Rapids, MI
6 hours ago

What You’ll Do Assist with daily living (ADLs), personal care, and medications Support community outings, transportation, and activities Build positive relationships and encourage independence Help...

In Person Full Time

Direct Support Professional - DART: Full Time 2nd Shift (40 hours)

Hope Network
Grand Rapids, MI
12 hours ago

Grand Rapids, MI
12 hours ago

What you’ll be doing: Encourage positive relationship building & Promoting Independence Transportation and Participation in Community Activities Personal Care/Assistance with Activities of Daily Living...

In Person Full Time

Direct Support Professional - Harbor Point Nunica East- 2nd Shift Full Time

Hope Network Behavioral Health
Nunica, MI (22 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
1 day ago

Nunica, MI (22 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
1 day ago

What youll be doing Encourage positive relationship building & Promoting Independence Transportation and Participation in Community Activities Personal Care/Assistance with Activities of Daily Living...

In Person Full Time

Caregiver - Hands on Care

Home Care Association of America
Grand Haven, MI (23 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
1 day ago

Grand Haven, MI (23 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
1 day ago

care (bathing, transfers, hygiene) Catheter or colostomy care What Were Looking For Compassionate, reliable, and respectful Experience with personal or hands-on care Comfortable supporting clients...

In Person

Direct Support Professional - Temporary Position - Neo Grandville: Part Time 1st/2nd Shift Combination

Hope Network
Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
1 day ago

Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
1 day ago

In Person Part Time

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Neo Breton Full Time 2nd Shif...

Grand Rapids, MI
2 days ago

Grand Rapids, MI
2 days ago

In Person Full Time

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Demographic Data for Grand Rapids, MI

Moving to Grand Rapids, MI? Find some basic demographic data about Grand Rapids, MI below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Grand Rapids, MI

Local

National

Total Population

377,695

Number of Businesses

10,701

City Size

Large

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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

Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Grand Rapids, MI offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

26.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

21.6%

High School or GED

20.5%

Associate's Degree

18.2%

Master's Degree

8.7%

Some College

1.8%

Doctorate Degree

1.5%

Some High School

0.8%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Grand Rapids, MI

Less than 1 year

39.1%

None

31.2%

1-2 years

23.5%

2-4 years

6.1%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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