Home Health Aide Jobs in Asheville, NC

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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Travel Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Asheville, NC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 2 hours ago

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Home Health looking for an exciting travel healthcare assignment? Look no further! We have the perfect opportunity for you in Asheville, North...

PCA-Caregiver Full Time 8-hour shifts 1st, and , 3rd

  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 2 days ago

, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities Position Requirements Certified Nurse's Aid certification...

RN / Registered Nurse Home Health in Asheville, NC

  • Asheville, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 4 days ago

Estimated payment breakdown $2,067 per week in taxable pay and non-taxable stipends Specialty: RN Start Date: 5/1/2025 Duration: 9 40 hours per week Shift: 8 Hrs Employment Type: Traveler Ardor...

Registered Nurse Home Health Waynesville Team

  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided....

Registered Nurse Home Health Waynesville Team

  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided....

Registered Nurse Home Health CarePartners

  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided....

Registered Nurse Home Health Brevard Team

  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Primary Case Manager RN Home Health with CarePartners you can...

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • Asheville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 6 days ago

at All Ways Caring Services, Inc. in Asheville, North Carolina, United States Job Description Caregiver/Home Health Aide Job Locations US-NC-ASHEVILLE | US-NC-WEAVERVILLE | US-NC-ASHEVILLE | US-NC-LEICESTER...

PCA-Caregiver Full Time 8-hour shifts 1st, 2nd, 3rd

  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 6 days ago

, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities Position Requirements Certified Nurse's Aid certification...

Personal Care Aide-Private Duty

  • Asheville, NC
  • 11 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 11 days ago

**Job Responsibilities:** + Activities of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices...

Registered Nurse Home Health Brevard Team

  • Asheville, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 12 days ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Primary Case Manager RN Home Health with CarePartners you can...

Clare Bridge Caregiver with Sign On Bonuus

  • Asheville, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 13 days ago

This includes bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from programs and meals according to the individual service plan and individualized interventions....

Senior Living Direct Caregiver

  • Black Mountain, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Black Mountain, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 15 days ago

**Job Responsibilities:** + Activities of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices...

In-home Caregivers needed in Hendersonville, NC

  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC (15 miles from Asheville, NC)
  • 17 days ago

Responsibilities: Assistance With Personal Pare Assistance With Ambulation and Transfers Meal Preparation Medication Reminder Transportation To Appointments/Errands Light House Keeping Companionship...

Personal Care Aides/PCAs

  • Asheville, NC
  • 19 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 19 days ago

Health Aide:** + Minimum one year experience providing hands on personal care services **Job Responsibilities for HHA - Home Health Aide:** + Activities of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing...

Demographic Data for Asheville, NC

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Asheville, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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