Home Health Aide Jobs in Hillsboro, 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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RN Field Nurse - Home Health

  • Waterloo, IL (22 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Waterloo, IL (22 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 13 days ago

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy...

Caregiver St. Clair and Monroe Counties

  • Fults, IL (21 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fults, IL (21 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Your Responsibilities: Provide companionship and conversation Prepare meals and clean up meal-related items Assist with personal care such as bathing and grooming, and toileting/incontinence issues...

Home Care Aide

  • Pacific, MO (18 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pacific, MO (18 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Home Care Aides and Personal Care Attendants also provide support to seniors in their own homes....

Direct Support Professional

  • Saint George, MO (24 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint George, MO (24 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 6 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...

Direct Support Professional- Crisis Center (Weekend Overnights)

  • Festus, MO (13 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Festus, MO (13 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Compensation: $19.00 hourly Due to rapid expansion in all of our clinics, we are offering a $600 sign on bonus. We are eager to be able to continue to serve clients in our service areas and need...

Caregiver

  • De Soto, MO (10 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • De Soto, MO (10 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 6 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Sappington, MO (22 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sappington, MO (22 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 6 days ago

As a pioneer in our industry, we support families by referring professional caregivers for personal care, homemaking, and companionship services....

CAREGIVER - VA - Day Shifts

  • Oakville, MO (18 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakville, MO (18 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 6 days ago

. * Prep/clean after a meal * Basic home chores (sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry) * Personal care assistance (toileting) * Bathing - perform a skilled transfer into shower using transfers * Dressings...

Join Our Team Caregiver Opportunity in Kirkwood Weekly Pay

  • Kirkwood, MO (23 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kirkwood, MO (23 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Duties - Provide assistance with personal care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing - Assist with medication reminders - Prepare and serve nutritious meals according to dietary needs - Assist...

Caregiver

  • Pacific, MO (18 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pacific, MO (18 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 8 days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Private Duty Caregiver - Day Shifts

  • Sappington, MO (22 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sappington, MO (22 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 8 days ago

. * Prep/clean after a meal * Basic home chores (sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry) * Personal care assistance (toileting) * Bathing - perform a skilled transfer into shower using transfers * Dressings...

Immediate Openings - Caregiver

  • Fenton, MO (17 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fenton, MO (17 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 9 days ago

care needs Help keep Clients' environment clean and organized Remind Client to take self-administered medications Successful applicants will meet the following requirements: You must have a minimum...

Direct Support Professional - Crisis Center (Evenings)

  • Festus, MO (13 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Festus, MO (13 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 9 days ago

Compensation: $19.00/hour Due to rapid expansion in all of our clinics, we are offering a $1,000 sign on bonus. We are eager to be able to continue to serve clients in our service areas and need...

Home Health Aide

  • Fenton, MO (17 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fenton, MO (17 miles from Hillsboro, MO)
  • 11 days ago

care, companionship, and assistance with daily living activities Follow care plans and communicate updates to the admin team If you are a dedicated, flexible, and compassionate caregiver looking for...

Private Duty Caregiver

  • Hillsboro, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Hillsboro, MO
  • 12 days ago

The role will involve assisting with personal care, household tasks, running errands on the client's behalf and offering friendly companionship....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Hillsboro, MO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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