Home Health Aide Jobs in Boone, 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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Registered Nurse, Home Health 10k Sign On Bonus (Eligible)

  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Boone, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Boone, NC
  • 3 days ago

Oversee the work of Home Health Aides and monitor their appropriate completion of documentation....

In Person

Home Care Aide

  • Silver Angels of Tennessee - Carter, LLC
  • Mountain City, TN (18 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mountain City, TN (18 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 4 days ago

As a caregiver you will assist clients with activities such as light housekeeping, personal care, meal preparation, companion care, medication reminders and more....

In Person Full Time

Direct Support Professional

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Laurel Bloomery, TN (22 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Laurel Bloomery, TN (22 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Assist people with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.) Support routine house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation....

In Person

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Deep Gap

  • RHA Health Services
  • Jefferson, NC (18 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Jefferson, NC (18 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 15 days ago

Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) Document the care you provide....

In Person

RN Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Mountain City, TN (18 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mountain City, TN (18 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 15 days ago

Overview PRN - Per Diem Make a difference every day as an Amedisys registered nurse Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where...

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Caregiver

  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Butler, TN (20 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Butler, TN (20 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 19 days ago

care - bathing, dressing, grooming....

In Person

Caregiver - Direct Support Personnel (DSP)

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Boone, NC
  • 20 days ago
  • Boone, NC
  • 20 days ago

Assist with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation. Participate in community integration activities....

In Person

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Deep Gap / Ridgecrest

  • RHA Health Services
  • West Jefferson, NC (13 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 20 days ago
  • West Jefferson, NC (13 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 20 days ago

Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) Document the care you provide....

In Person

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP /Waiver

  • RHA Health Services
  • West Jefferson, NC (13 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • West Jefferson, NC (13 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 28 days ago

Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) Document the care you provide. Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights....

In Person

Administrative and Caregiver Assistant

  • Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina
  • Zionville, NC (9 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Zionville, NC (9 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Assists Direct Support Professionals with household shopping, meal preparation, medication administration, and household cleaning as needed....

In Person

Travel Registered Nurse Home Health

  • TLC Nursing
  • Boone, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boone, NC
  • 60+ days ago

Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The RN will assess patient needs,...

In Person

Direct Support Professional / Group Home

  • Easterseals UCP
  • West Jefferson, NC (13 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • West Jefferson, NC (13 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Assist with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning; personal care such as bathing and dressing, toiletry and changing diapers; as well as employment support....

In Person

Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

  • Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina
  • Zionville, NC (9 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Zionville, NC (9 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Provides supervision, both on an individual and group basis, oversees residents daily activities and personal care, assisting and supervising as needed....

In Person

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional - Waiver / DSP

  • RHA Health Services
  • Deep Gap, NC (7 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Deep Gap, NC (7 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) Document the care you provide. Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights....

In Person

Caregiver

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Lenoir, NC (22 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lenoir, NC (22 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

You will assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs, as well as help residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and...

In Person

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Boone, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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