Home Health Aide Jobs in Gretna, NE

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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In Home Caregiver

  • Home Instead
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 30+ 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....

In Person

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Home Instead
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 30+ 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....

In Person

Caregiver - Weekly Pay

  • Home Instead
  • Ralston, NE (12 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ralston, NE (12 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 30+ 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....

In Person

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Home Instead
  • Bennington, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bennington, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 14 hours ago

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

In Person

Lead Caregiver

  • Home Instead
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 14 hours ago

of daily living, including bathing, toileting, and changing adult briefs Mobility assistance, including usage of hoyer lift and other equipment Dementia and Alzhimers care Meal preparation and medication...

In Person Full Time

Assisted Living Personal Care Assistant PT Flex/Eves

  • Hillcrest Health & Living
  • Papillion, NE (12 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Papillion, NE (12 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 1 day ago

residents with activities of daily living and personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, and adaptive devices Take vital signs as ordered and report out-of-range results to the Nurse...

In Person Part Time

Home Health Aide-PRN

  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 1 day ago

As a Home Health Aide (HHA), you will: Provide direct patient care to patient under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC)....

In Person

Assisted Living Personal Care Assistant Several Shift available!

  • Hillcrest Health & Living
  • Papillion, NE (9 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Papillion, NE (9 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 1 day ago

residents with activities of daily living and personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, and adaptive devices Take vital signs as ordered and report out-of-range results to the Nurse...

In Person

Assisted Living - Personal Care Assistant MT CSL OVN

  • Hillcrest Health & Living
  • Papillion, NE (9 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Papillion, NE (9 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 1 day ago

residents with activities of daily living and personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, and adaptive devices Take vital signs as ordered and report out-of-range results to the Nurse...

In Person

Personal Care Assistant - ALF - Part-Time 2nd Shift

  • Nye Health Services
  • Louisville, NE (8 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, NE (8 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 2 days ago

As a part-time Personal Care Assistant on our 2:00pm10:00pm shift, youll play a key role in enhancing quality of life through daily assistance, engagement, and personalized attention....

In Person Part Time

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • AMN Corporate
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 6 days ago

JOB DETAILS Need home health RN traveler to cover Omaha NE area for 13 weeks REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse, Home Health Experience: 1 year RN(Compact Accepted) SSN Required DOB Required PREFERRED...

In Person

Home Caregiver / Personal Care Assistant

  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities: - Assist with personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing) - Help with light housekeeping and laundry - Prepare simple meals - Provide companionship and conversation - Assist with medication...

In Person

Part-time In-home Caregiver

  • Seniors Helping Seniors
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 8 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 8 days ago

Job Responsibilities: - Companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation - Medication reminders, running errands, transportation to appointments - Assisting with activities of daily living and specialized...

In Person Part Time

Direct Support Professional

  • Mosiac
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 12 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 12 days ago

care needs are being met; and, Demonstrate emotional support while assisting with general housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry duties....

In Person

Compassionate Senior Caregiver - North Omaha

  • TheKey
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 16 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 16 days ago

Provide vital, hands-on personal hygiene assistance, including safe bathing support and dignified brief care....

In Person

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Gretna, NE

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Highest Education Level

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


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