Home Health Aide Jobs in Newport, 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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Caregiver

  • Morehead City, NC (7 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Morehead City, NC (7 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 6 hours 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...

Exceptional Children Personal Care Assistant for the 2025-2026 School Year

  • Swansboro, NC (12 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Swansboro, NC (12 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Exceptional Children Personal Care Assistant REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervisor and Classroom Teachers BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled NATURE OF WORK: Under general supervision assists teachers and...

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Harkers Island, NC (20 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Harkers Island, NC (20 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Marshallberg, NC (20 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Marshallberg, NC (20 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Salter Path, NC (5 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Salter Path, NC (5 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 4 days ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Emerald Isle, NC (10 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Emerald Isle, NC (10 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 4 days ago

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

Direct Support Professional Contract Services

  • Morehead City, NC (7 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Morehead City, NC (7 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Direct Support Professional Contract Services LIFE, Inc. - New Bern Morehead City, NC Part Time Position Title: Direct Support Professional Shifts: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 2:00. Some days hours may...

Direct Support Professional

  • Beaufort, NC (21 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Beaufort, NC (21 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 12 days ago

Salary : $15.50 / Per Hour Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Direct Support Professional to provide support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

Caregiver

  • New Bern, NC (23 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • New Bern, NC (23 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Take Vital signs Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations) Read, write, speak and understand the English language....

In Home Caregiver

  • Morehead City, NC (7 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Morehead City, NC (7 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 17 days ago

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: Aiding with activities of daily living Assisting with shopping, errands & transportation Pick up prescriptions & assist with telehealth visits Light housekeeping Meal preparation...

Caregiver Weekly Pay

  • Beaufort, NC (21 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Beaufort, NC (21 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 21 days ago

May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture...

Direct Support Professional Full Time

  • New Bern, NC (23 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • New Bern, NC (23 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 23 days ago

, toileting, and in all other aspects of self-care....

CareGiver of Carteret County

  • Salter Path, NC (5 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 24 days ago
  • Salter Path, NC (5 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 24 days ago

health aide (HHA), personal care assistant (PCA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), registered nurse (RN), Previous experience is also a plus as home-care caregiver, elderly-care caregiver, working...

VA Weekend Caregiver

  • New Bern, NC (23 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 26 days ago
  • New Bern, NC (23 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 26 days ago

May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture...

RN / LPN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • Morehead City, NC (7 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • Morehead City, NC (7 miles from Newport, NC)
  • 28 days ago

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

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Newport, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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