Home Health Aide Jobs in Cape Girardeau, MO

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
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 45+ days ago

Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, medication administration, personal care, and outings....

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Caregiver Personal Care Aide PCA

  • Elara Caring
  • Chaffee, MO (12 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chaffee, MO (12 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 3 days ago

care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and daily living activities Prepare meals and assist with feeding when needed Perform...

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Home Care Aide - driving required

  • Help at Home
  • Pulaski, IL (22 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pulaski, IL (22 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 7 days ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community! We are seeking a compassionate and reliable caregiver who can provide in-home support to clients and assist with transportation needs. The ideal...

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Caregiver

  • Americare Senior Living
  • Chaffee, MO (12 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 21 days ago
  • Chaffee, MO (12 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 21 days ago

What You'll Do Provide direct physical and emotional care to residents Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, dressing, toileting, meals, and mobility Support resident comfort...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Help at Home
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 23 days ago
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 23 days ago

, toileting, technology and other basic activities Companionship - Join your clients in playing games, arts and crafts, and accompany them to events outside the home like appointments, grocery shopping...

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Home Care Aide NEEDED For Elderly Male In Perryville, MO

  • Care Planning Institute
  • Perryville, MO (19 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Perryville, MO (19 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Home Care Aide NEEDED For Elderly Female in Anna, IL

  • Care Planning Institute
  • Anna, IL (24 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anna, IL (24 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 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....

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Personal Care Aide

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Jackson, MO (7 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, MO (7 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

laundry, and assist with meal preparation Personal Care Aides Qualifications: Able to pass a criminal background check Reliable transportation Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized...

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Home Care Aide

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Mounds, IL (24 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mounds, IL (24 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 60+ days ago

Flexible schedule - full time and part time available Direct deposit Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation...

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Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) - Cape Girardeau

  • Burrell Behavioral Health
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 60+ days ago

care and hygiene Write notes about client progress and achievements Communicate the client's progress with clients, families, and staff Understand and follow the client's Individual Support Plan (ISP...

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Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)

  • Burrell Behavioral Health
  • Perryville, MO (19 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Perryville, MO (19 miles from Cape Girardeau, MO)
  • 60+ days ago

care and hygiene Write notes about client progress and achievements Communicate the client's progress with clients, families, and staff Understand and follow the client's Individual Support Plan (ISP...

In Person

Demographic Data for Cape Girardeau, MO

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Cape Girardeau, MO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Cape Girardeau, MO 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 Cape Girardeau, MO
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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