Home Health Aide Jobs in Missouri

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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Home Care Aide - Weekly Pay

  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 8 days ago

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

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO
  • 9 days ago

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

Caregiver - Consistent Hours - Weekly Pay

  • Flinthill, MO
  • 10 days ago
  • Flinthill, MO
  • 10 days ago

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

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 24 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO
  • 24 days ago

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

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available Chinese Speaking

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 hours 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....

Direct Support Professional

  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • 5 hours ago

THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve...

Afternoon Pediatric Caregiver

  • Marshfield, MO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Marshfield, MO
  • 5 hours ago

A few daily tasks may include: Preparing/cleaning up after a meal Bathing/personal care Basic home chores (sweeping, mopping, dusting) Laundry Providing companionship Running errands Requirements Be...

Direct Support Professional-Crisis Center (Weekend Overnights)

  • Raymore, MO
  • 8 hours ago
  • Raymore, MO
  • 8 hours ago

Job Description: 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 you to make...

Registered Nurse Home Health - Travel - (HH RN)

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 13 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 13 hours ago

Requirements Registered Nurse - Home Health - Travel - (HH RN) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1979.95 - $2181.99 How long is the contract assignment? 13 weeks 2) Schedule of...

Caregiver - 24 hour care - Nevada, MO

  • Nevada, MO
  • 13 hours ago
  • Nevada, MO
  • 13 hours ago

Caregiver Responsibilities: Provide non-medical support and companionship to senior clients Perform personal care duties; such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Issue medication reminders...

PCA/Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • Boonville, MO
  • 14 hours ago
  • Boonville, MO
  • 14 hours ago

BAYADA Home Health Care PCA/Caregiver/Home Health Aide in Boonville , Missouri We are currently recruiting for Personal Care Aides/Home Health Aides or CNA's to reliably serve patients in the following...

Hospice Aide

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 15 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 15 hours ago

New Jersey Certification as a Homemaker Home Health Aide; or is a long-term care CNA. Virginia Aide certified required to practice in the state....

RN Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Poplar Bluff, MO
  • 17 hours ago
  • Poplar Bluff, MO
  • 17 hours ago

Overview Part-time Benefits Eligible Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and...

Private Duty Caregiver - Foristell, MO

  • Foristell, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Foristell, MO
  • 1 day ago

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

Home Health Aide

  • Town and Country, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Town and Country, MO
  • 1 day ago

We're seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide contractor to join our team....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Missouri

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Missouri offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.1%
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 Missouri
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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