Home Health Aide Jobs in Pontiac, 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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Registered Nurse, Home Health 20K Bonus

  • Royal Oak, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager $20,000 Sign On Bonus Salary Range: $70,000 to $100,000/per year Royal Oak, MI 48068 #AC-RN Reimagine Your Career in Home Health As a medical...

AM MedTech/Caregiver

  • Utica, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Utica, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 2 hours ago

Responsibilities: Assisting clients with activities of daily living, specifically but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinence care, etc....

Summer 2025 - Discovery 4 Caregiver (Temporary) 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - K

  • Romeo, MI (17 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Romeo, MI (17 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 7 hours ago

Summer 2025 - Discovery 4 Caregiver (Temporary) 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - K JobID: 848 Position Type: Support Staff/Caregiver Date Posted: 6/25/2025 Location: Croswell Early Childhood Center...

Summer 2025 - SACC Caregiver - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Temporary - OO

  • Romeo, MI (17 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Romeo, MI (17 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 7 hours ago

Summer 2025 - SACC Caregiver - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Temporary - OO JobID: 849 Position Type: Support Staff/Caregiver Date Posted: 6/25/2025 Location: Croswell Early Childhood Center Attachment(s):...

Home Health Aide

  • Ferndale, MI (16 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Ferndale, MI (16 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 11 hours 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...

Home Care Aide Weekly Pay

  • Lake Orion, MI (4 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lake Orion, MI (4 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 15 hours ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Travel Registered Nurse Home Health - $1938/wk gross

  • Pontiac, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Pontiac, MI
  • 1 day ago

Job Number Job Number 916590 Description Registered Nurse Home Health Location: Cheboygan,MI Start Date: 07/14/2025 Shift: 5x8 days Setting: Home Health Apply online or contact us ASAP for more...

Caregiver Needed 40 Hours a Week In Mount Clemens

  • Mount Clemens, MI (21 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Clemens, MI (21 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Training & development Wellness resources IMMEDIATE OPENING In Mount Clemens Our ideal...

In Home Caregiver

  • Farmington Hills, MI (12 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (12 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 1 day ago

In-home caregivers interact with clients in their home to assist with their activities of daily living, maintain a safe and comfortable home environment, and keep them engaged with the outside world...

Caregiver

  • West Bloomfield, MI (9 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Bloomfield, MI (9 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Provide assistance with personal care. Assist with mobility, transfers and range of motion exercises. Handle meal planning, preparation and feeding. Properly manage household needs....

Home Health Aide

  • Westland, MI (23 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westland, MI (23 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 1 day ago

of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, and grooming. - Provide medication reminders -Meal preparation - Provide companionship, respite services and emotional support to client - Housekeeping...

Direct Care Worker 8 to 12 hour Shifts

  • Livonia, MI (21 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Livonia, MI (21 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Provide assistance with personal care. Assist with mobility, transfers and range of motion exercises. Handle meal planning, preparation and feeding. Properly manage household needs....

Part Time Caregivers Wanted-, New Hudson

  • Milford, MI (20 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milford, MI (20 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 2 days ago

CAREGIVERS WANTED --......DURING THE WEEK----OPEN HOURS-PART TIME --WE NEED TO COVER. PART TIME SHIFTS --DAY SHIFT ONLY -- FLEXIBLE HOUR NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY DUTIES INCLUDE : --MEDICINE...

Weekend Caregiver

  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 2 days ago

A state Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification a bonus. Access to reliable transportation....

In Home Caregiver / CNA

  • Farmington Hills, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (14 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Health Aide, Personal Care Aide/Assistant, or similar positions....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Pontiac, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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