Home Health Aide Jobs in Muskegon, 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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Caregiver

  • Sevita
  • Whitehall, MI (10 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Whitehall, MI (10 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 26 days ago

Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration....

In Person

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

  • Hope Network Behavioral Health
  • Nunica, MI (12 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nunica, MI (12 miles from Muskegon, 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 (16 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Haven, MI (16 miles from Muskegon, 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

Personal Care Aide

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • North Muskegon, MI (4 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Muskegon, MI (4 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 3 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...

In Person

Home Care Aide

  • Help at Home
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 7 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...

In Person

Caregiver noncertified

  • Trilogy Health Services
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 10 days ago

daily living including but not limited to hygiene care, incontinence assistance, bathing & grooming.Assists with all aspects of meal service including but not limited to, transportation of residents...

In Person

Home Health Aide

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Allendale, MI (23 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Allendale, MI (23 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 30+ 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...

In Person

Home Care Aide NEEDED For Elderly Female In Norton Shores, MI

  • Care Planning Institute
  • Norton Shores, MI (3 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norton Shores, MI (3 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

We are in need of a Personal Care Aide to assist one of our clients who is an elderly female and needs some help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking - to stay independent at home....

In Person

Med Tech / Caregiver ( PRN ) - The Oaks

  • Trinity Health
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 30+ days ago

, grooming, dressing, toileting, transferring, mobility, and feeding Support resident hydration and nutrition and facilitate meals Environmental Care & Safety Maintain tidy resident rooms, common areas...

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In Home Caregiver

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Grand Haven, MI (16 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Haven, MI (16 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 30+ 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...

In Person

Daytime Caregiver

  • Home Care Association of America
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Personal Care: provide personal care assistance which could include preparing meals, bathing, feeding, toileting, transferring, encouraging exercises, and grooming....

In Person

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Rover - Harbor Point Nunica West - Combo 1st/2nd Shift Full Time

  • Hope Network
  • Nunica, MI (12 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Nunica, MI (12 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

such as: transport/escort to stores, concerts, movies or in house social events (barbeques, movie nights, games, etc.) - Help person served with activities of daily living to include (but not limited...

In Person Full Time

In-Home Caregiver

  • Comfort Keepers Home Care
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 45+ days ago

Ideal candidates may have experience as a Caregiver, CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, or similar roles....

In Person Part Time

In-Home Caregiver (Spring Lake)

  • Comfort Keepers Home Care
  • Spring Lake, MI (11 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Spring Lake, MI (11 miles from Muskegon, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Pass background check and drug screening Caring, dependable, and eager to help others Preferred (Not Required): Experience as a Caregiver, CNA, Home Health Aide (HHA), or Personal Care Assistant (PCA...

In Person

Direct Care Worker

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 60+ 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....

In Person

Demographic Data for Muskegon, MI

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Muskegon, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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