Home Health Aide Jobs in Ludington, 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.

1-11 of 11 Jobs

Direct Support Professional

  • Hart, MI (17 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hart, MI (17 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Home Care Aide - Ludington 10-2 MWF

  • Ludington, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Ludington, MI
  • 10 days ago

Home Health Aides support our clients with basic health care monitoring such as taking vital signs and assisting with medication reminders along with support for activities of daily living including...

Direct Support Professional

  • Shelby, MI (24 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 23 days ago
  • Shelby, MI (24 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 23 days ago

Direct Support Professional Help at Home - 3.1 Shelby Charter Township, MI Job Details Up to $16 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Qualifications No experience needed SOX High school diploma or...

Home Care Aide - West Area

  • Ludington, MI
  • 24 days ago
  • Ludington, MI
  • 24 days ago

Home Health Aides support our clients with basic health care monitoring such as taking vital signs and assisting with medication reminders along with support for activities of daily living including...

Direct Support Professional - MI

  • Hart, MI (17 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Hart, MI (17 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 26 days ago

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

Home Health Aide

  • Hart, MI (17 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Hart, MI (17 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 27 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...

Direct Care Worker

  • Hart, MI (17 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Hart, MI (17 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 28 days ago

What you will be doing as Direct Care Worker / Caregiver Enable clients to stay in their homes by providing support and personal care assistance such as, bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming....

Caregiver for Families

  • Filer City, MI (18 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Filer City, MI (18 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Scottville, MI (5 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Scottville, MI (5 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Hart, MI (17 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hart, MI (17 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Personal Care Aide

  • Hart, MI (17 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hart, MI (17 miles from Ludington, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

What you will be doing as Personal Care Aide (PCA) / Caregiver Enable clients to stay in their homes by providing support and personal care assistance such as, bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming...

Demographic Data for Ludington, MI

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Ludington, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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