Home Health Aide Jobs in North Wilkesboro, 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 Health Aide (HHA) - Bilingual Spanish

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • North Wilkesboro, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • North Wilkesboro, NC
  • 13 days ago

Health Aide: Provide personal care, household support, and companionship to clients....

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Direct Support Professional

  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Statesville, NC (23 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Statesville, NC (23 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Hourly Pay: 17/hr Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Direct Support Professional to provide support and assistance to an adult patient with intellectual and developmental disabilities and help them...

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LPN / RN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health
  • Taylorsville, NC (16 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Taylorsville, NC (16 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 13 days ago

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

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Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Deep Gap

  • RHA Health Services
  • Jefferson, NC (22 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Jefferson, NC (22 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 15 days ago

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

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Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Deep Gap / Ridgecrest

  • RHA Health Services
  • West Jefferson, NC (22 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 20 days ago
  • West Jefferson, NC (22 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 20 days ago

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

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Direct Support Professional PRN as needed

  • LIFESPAN INCORPORATED
  • Dobson, NC (24 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Dobson, NC (24 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 21 days ago

Assist with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living. Assist with preparation of meals. Monitor and report on status of health and safety objectives....

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Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP /Waiver

  • RHA Health Services
  • West Jefferson, NC (22 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • West Jefferson, NC (22 miles from North Wilkesboro, 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....

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Direct Support Professional Full Time

  • LIFESPAN INCORPORATED
  • Dobson, NC (24 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dobson, NC (24 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Assist with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living. Assist with preparation of meals. Monitor and report on status of health and safety objectives....

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Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP / Statesville

  • RHA Health Services
  • Statesville, NC (23 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Statesville, NC (23 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Assist with personal care tasks, such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores (laundry, cleaning, and decorating). Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support....

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Home Health Aide

  • Humana
  • Statesville, NC (23 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Statesville, NC (23 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

At least one year experience in the last 24 months as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health/hospice agency....

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Direct Support Professional / Group Home

  • Easterseals UCP
  • West Jefferson, NC (22 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • West Jefferson, NC (22 miles from North Wilkesboro, 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....

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Caregiver / Direct Support Professional - Waiver / DSP

  • RHA Health Services
  • Deep Gap, NC (20 miles from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Deep Gap, NC (20 miles from North Wilkesboro, 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 / Direct Support Professional / DSP

  • RHA Health Services
  • Wilkesboro, NC (1 mile from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wilkesboro, NC (1 mile from North Wilkesboro, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

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

In Person

Demographic Data for North Wilkesboro, NC

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in North Wilkesboro, NC

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Highest Education Level

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


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