Home Health Aide Jobs in Shelby, 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 Franklin NC Team

  • CarePartners
  • Morganton, NC (24 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Morganton, NC (24 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided....

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Direct Support Professional

  • Kings Mountain, NC (18 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Kings Mountain, NC (18 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 18 hours ago

Apply Now ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services th empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, weve supported...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Forest City, NC (14 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Forest City, NC (14 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 18 hours ago

Apply Now ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services th empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, weve supported...

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Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Home Instead
  • Blacksburg, SC (23 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Blacksburg, SC (23 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 19 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....

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Direct Support Professional 8am-4pm

  • Support Solutions of the Mid South
  • Marion, NC (23 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Marion, NC (23 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Performs daily activities or teaches the person supported to do so, such as activities of daily living skills and other personal skills that work toward achieving independence....

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Caregiver / Special Needs (DSP)

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Marion, NC (23 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Marion, NC (23 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 4 days ago

How You'll Make an Impact: Provide personal care assistance (dressing, grooming) Accompany clients on errands and appointments Spend time on the client's favorite hobbies and activities Assist with...

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Home Health Aide

  • Comfort Keepers of Shelby, North Carolina
  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago

What You ll Do: Personal Care Assistance Help clients with bathing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and meals Provide respectful, dignified support that promotes independence Memory & Cognitive Support...

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Weekend Caregiver

  • Comfort Keepers of Shelby, North Carolina
  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities include: Personal Care: Assist with bathing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, and other hands-on personal care needs while promoting independence....

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Overnight Caregiver

  • Comfort Keepers of Shelby, North Carolina
  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago

We are currently hiring caring and reliable Overnight Caregivers, CNAs, and Home Health Aides to assist clients in Shelby, NC and neighboring communities....

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Compassionate Caregiver

  • Comfort Keepers of Shelby, North Carolina
  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago

Job Responsibilities Personal Care Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, feeding, and hygiene....

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Registered Nurse - Home Health Cleveland FT Weekend Days

  • Atrium Health
  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelby, NC
  • 5 days ago

Back to Search Results Registered Nurse - Home Health Cleveland FT Weekend Days $ Sign-On Bonus Eligible Shelby, NC, United States Job ID: R230826 Shift: 1st Job Type: Regular Share: mail Share on...

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HHA, Home Health Aide, ACSP

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Lincolnton, NC (22 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (22 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 6 days ago

near your home Qualifications for HHA - Home Health Aide: Minimum one year hands on personal care experience Pass a background check What makes you a great candidate: Have at least one year of work...

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Registered Nurse - Home Health Cleveland FT Weekend Days

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Shelby, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Shelby, NC
  • 7 days ago

Department: 34100 AH at Home HH: Cleveland - Home Health Nursing Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Weekend Days. This position...

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Registered Nurse - Home Health Lincoln FT Days

  • Atrium Health
  • Lincolnton, NC (22 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (22 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Back to Search Results Registered Nurse - Home Health Lincoln FT Days $ Sign-On Bonus Eligible Lincolnton, NC, United States Job ID: R241654 Shift: 1st Job Type: Regular Share: mail Share on...

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Registered Nurse - Home Health Lincoln FT Days

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Lincolnton, NC (22 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (22 miles from Shelby, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Department: 34100 AH at Home HH: Lincoln - Home Health Nursing Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday, 830-5pm; on...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Shelby, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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