Home Health Aide Jobs in Biloxi, MS

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

  • Sevita
  • Ocean Springs, MS (8 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ocean Springs, MS (8 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 1 day ago

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right...

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RN / Registered Nurse - Home Health

  • Res-Care, Inc.
  • Gulfport, MS (10 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS (10 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 2 days ago

Our Company Adoration Home Health and Hospice Overview Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new opportunity? Adoration Home Health is seeking a passionate, dedicated Home Health RN to join our...

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Hospice Aide/CNA Hospice - PRN

  • VitalCaring Group
  • Ocean Springs, MS (8 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ocean Springs, MS (8 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 7 days ago

, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding Support comfort through repositioning, mobility assistance, and skin integrity care Provide light housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Help at Home
  • Biloxi, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Biloxi, MS
  • 8 days ago

Your work may include: Supporting individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal care (i.e. grooming, hygiene, etc.), or transportation Encouraging participation in social...

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Personal Care Assistant

  • Help at Home
  • Biloxi, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Biloxi, MS
  • 8 days ago

As a Personal Care Attendant, you'll work 1-on-1 with your clients inside their homes, and support them with the following types of activities: Light housekeeping, including organizing, laundry and...

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Caregiver

  • Sevita
  • Saucier, MS (18 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 12 days ago
  • Saucier, MS (18 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 12 days ago

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right...

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Direct Support Professional -Idd

  • All Ways Caring HomeCare
  • Long Beach, MS (16 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Long Beach, MS (16 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 14 days ago

All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, older adult care management, Alzheimer's/dementia care, respite care, and other programs....

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PRN Registered Nurse (Home Health)

  • United Health Group
  • Gulfport, MS (10 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 21 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS (10 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 21 days ago

Explore opportunities with MS HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we...

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Caregiver

  • Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
  • Biloxi, MS (3 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 22 days ago
  • Biloxi, MS (3 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 22 days ago

Caregiver #652397 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education This job requires a High School Diploma or GED ?% Experience This job requires a minimum of 1 years of experience in Healthcare Support...

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Personal Care Assistant - Part-time, Weekends Only

  • Help at Home
  • Pass Christian, MS (22 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 25 days ago
  • Pass Christian, MS (22 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 25 days ago

As a Personal Care Attendant, youll work 1-on-1 with your clients inside their homes, and support them with the following types of activities: Light housekeeping, including organizing, laundry and basic...

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Direct Support Professional - Part-time, Weekends Only

  • Help at Home
  • Gulfport, MS (10 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 25 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS (10 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 25 days ago

Your work may include: Supporting individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal care (i.e. grooming, hygiene, etc.), or transportation Encouraging participation in social...

In Person Part Time

Weekend Registered Nurse (Home Health)

  • United Health Group
  • Vancleave, MS (15 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 26 days ago
  • Vancleave, MS (15 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 26 days ago

Provides and coordinates highquality clinical care; supervises and assigns tasks to home health aides and LPN/LVNs in compliance with state and federal regulations, including required supervisory visits...

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Direct Support Professional - Day Service Adult

  • Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
  • Gulfport, MS (10 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gulfport, MS (10 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is THE LAW poster. Start Over with Job Search...

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Registered Nurse (Home Health)

  • United Health Group
  • Gulfport, MS (10 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gulfport, MS (10 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, provides instruction, and assigns tasks according to State and federal regulations Provides required supervisory visits Documentation and Care...

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Caregiver / Home Health Aide

  • All Ways Caring HomeCare
  • Gulfport, MS (10 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gulfport, MS (10 miles from Biloxi, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

External Job Description Responsibilities will include: Personal care needs Mouth and denture care Shaving Finger and toe nail care (no cutting) Grooming hair- shampooing, combing, oiling Bathing or...

In Person

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Biloxi, MS

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Highest Education Level

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


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