Home Health Aide Jobs in Clayton, 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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Home Care Aide - Weekly Pay

  • Garner, NC (6 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Garner, NC (6 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 2 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....

Caregiver - $1,000 New Hire Bonus

  • Clayton, NC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Clayton, NC
  • 2 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....

Caregiver (Driving Required)

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 2 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....

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Fuquay Varina, NC (21 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Fuquay Varina, NC (21 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 2 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 Home Caregiver

  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 2 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....

Clare Bridge Caregiver

  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 7 hours 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....

Home Care Aide

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 7 hours ago

You will nurture a home-like setting the community and assist our seniors with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs....

Experienced Caregiver

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 7 hours ago

Care: Assisting with dressing, grooming, hygiene, and meals with respect and patience Home Safety & Housekeeping: Helping maintain a calm, familiar, and organized environment with basic cleaning, laundry...

CNA - Hospice Aide

  • Smithfield, NC (11 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithfield, NC (11 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Health Aides/CNAs Position Type: Full-Time Company: Gentiva Hospice...

Direct Support Professional

  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Direct Support Professional to provide support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them achieve their...

Caregiver for Families

  • Micro, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Micro, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Four Oaks, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Four Oaks, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Willow Spring, NC (11 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Willow Spring, NC (11 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Lucama, NC (24 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lucama, NC (24 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago

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

Direct Support Professional – Charlotte, NC

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 5 days ago

$17 – $18 / hour Amergis Healthcare is actively looking for Direct Support Professionals that would be interested in a PRN assignment at a group home(s) in Charlotte, NC. Additional details...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Clayton, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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