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

  • Boone, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boone, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Blowing Rock

  • Boone, NC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Boone, NC
  • 22 hours ago

care needs when necessary, based on individual client needs + Passion and experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) is preferred Requirements: + Must be...

care needs when necessary, based on individual client needs + Passion and experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) is preferred Requirements: + Must be...

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Boone Area

  • Boone, NC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Boone, NC
  • 22 hours ago

care needs when necessary, based on individual client needs + Passion and experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) is preferred Requirements: + Must be...

Special Needs Caregiver

  • Boone, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Boone, NC
  • 3 days ago

with everyday tasks, such as meal preparation + Participate in community integration activities **Compensation & Schedule:** + Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule + Flexible scheduling...

RN / LPN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • West Jefferson, NC (13 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Jefferson, NC (13 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Angels of Care Home Health is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in West Jefferson, NC and surrounding areas. Angels of Care has been caring for the medically...

Caregiver for Families

  • Linville Falls, NC (24 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Linville Falls, NC (24 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 8 days ago

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

Direct Support Professional

  • Trade, TN (11 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Trade, TN (11 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 17 days ago

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

Personal Care Assistant (Pca) - The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge

  • Blowing Rock, NC (8 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 24 days ago
  • Blowing Rock, NC (8 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 24 days ago

We are currently seeking an experienced: PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT (PCA) Full Time, Days Job Summary: Assists residents with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and ADL’s as needed during shift....

Direct Support Professional, NC

  • Boone, NC
  • 24 days ago
  • Boone, NC
  • 24 days ago

Overview Direct Support Professional Entry level job applicants welcome! We are hiring compassionate, hard working, friendly and reliable Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with...

Caregiver

  • Zionville, NC (9 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Zionville, NC (9 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Deep Gap, NC (7 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Deep Gap, NC (7 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Boomer, NC (22 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boomer, NC (22 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Direct Support Professional -Idd

  • Lenoir, NC (22 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lenoir, NC (22 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Performing personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks Fostering positive relationships...

Hospice Aide - CNA

  • Blowing Rock, NC (8 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Blowing Rock, NC (8 miles from Boone, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Working knowledge of the principles of safe and appropriate personal care and practice of company policies and procedures, to include effective communication skills (oral and written) and CPR certification...

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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
26.5%
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 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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