Home Health Aide Jobs in Brandon, 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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Hospice Aide

  • Jackson, MS (19 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS (19 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 23 hours ago

OK: Must be certified by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Long Term Care Aide, Home Health Aide, or Developmentally Disabled Direct Care Aide....

Direct Support Professional

  • Magee, MS (21 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Magee, MS (21 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 9 days ago

Help at Home is hiring caregivers in your community TODAY! Start your career with the nation's leading provider of in-home support to seniors and become a hero for someone in your community. Why...

Home Care Aide

  • Florence, MS (17 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Florence, MS (17 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 9 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...

Personal Care Assistant

  • Brandon, MS
  • 9 days ago
  • Brandon, MS
  • 9 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...

Caregiver

  • Brandon, MS (16 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 12 days ago
  • Brandon, MS (16 miles from Brandon, 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...

Caregiver - Elite Upscale Senior Living Community

  • Jackson, MS (19 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (19 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 14 days ago

Support with Daily Living - Assist with housekeeping, personal care, and meals, in a supportive atmosphere....

Registered Nurse, Home Health $15,000 Bonus Package

  • Flowood, MS (15 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 16 days ago
  • Flowood, MS (15 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 16 days ago

Overview Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 Salary: $64,743.02-$79,130.36 Coverage Area: Rankin County, MS Shift: M-F 8a-4:30p On Call: 1 weeknight every...

PRN Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Flowood, MS (15 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 16 days ago
  • Flowood, MS (15 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 16 days ago

Overview MUST HAVE HOME HEALTH EXP! Hourly: $44.47-$54.35 Coverage Area: All of Madison County, Bentonia, Satartia, Camden; Zip Codes 39206/39211 in Hinds County Shift: 1-2 days per wk On Call: 1...

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Jackson, MS (19 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 17 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (19 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 17 days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Flowood, MS (15 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 19 days ago
  • Flowood, MS (15 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 19 days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

Float Registered Nurse, Home Health $15,000 Bonus Package

  • Flowood, MS (15 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 26 days ago
  • Flowood, MS (15 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 26 days ago

Overview Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 Salary: $64,743.02-$79,130.36 Coverage Area: Rankin County, Hinds County and Madison County, MS Shift: 1pm-9pm...

Registered Nurse, Home Health $10,000 Bonus Package

  • Magee, MS (21 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 27 days ago
  • Magee, MS (21 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 27 days ago

Overview Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Case Manager Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Salary: $64,743-$79,130 Coverage Area: Simpson County, MS and Surrounding areas Shift: M-F 8a-4:30p On Call:...

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP / Wavier

  • Jackson, MS (19 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 28 days ago
  • Jackson, MS (19 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 28 days ago

Assist with personal care tasks, such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores (laundry, cleaning, and decorating). Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support....

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available Weekends

  • Jackson, MS (19 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, MS (19 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

A big heart and a passion for helping people with tasks like bathing, housekeeping, and meal prep. Reliable transportation to zoom to your clients' homes and spread joy....

Caregiver

  • Madison, MS (22 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Madison, MS (22 miles from Brandon, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Performs personal care and patient-specific activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, including but not limited to: Help with patients personal hygiene care...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Brandon, MS

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Brandon, MS 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
18.1%
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 Brandon, MS
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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