Home Health Aide Jobs in Sylva, 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 Case Haywood County

  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 1 day ago

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

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Waynesville and Surrounding Areas (Clyde, Lake Junalaska, Pigeon)

  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 3 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...

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Franklin, NC and Surrounding Areas

  • Franklin, NC (18 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Franklin, NC (18 miles from Sylva, 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...

Direct Support Professional

  • Sylva, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Sylva, NC
  • 6 days ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Sylva, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Sylva, NC
  • 8 days ago

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

Caregiver

  • Tuckasegee, NC (11 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tuckasegee, NC (11 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Maggie Valley, NC (12 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Maggie Valley, NC (12 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Senior Companionship & Care Aide

  • Cullowhee, NC (7 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cullowhee, NC (7 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Caregiver Hiring Event

  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, older adult care management, Alzheimers/dementia care, respite care, and other programs....

Caregiver Weekly Pay

  • Franklin, NC (18 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Franklin, NC (18 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 30+ 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...

PCA / Personal Care Aides

  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Health Aide: Minimum one year working experience providing hands on personal care services Job Responsibilities for HHA - Home Health Aide: Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming...

Personal Care Aide CarePartners Home Care

  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed....

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Caregiver/Home Health Aide Job Locations US-NC-WAYNESVILLE | US-NC-MAGGIE VALLEY Requisition ID 2025-164225 Line of Business: All Ways Caring HomeCare Pay Min USD $15.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $15.00/Hr....

Hospice Aide CNA - $500 Sign on Bonus!

  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Provides assistance with the following ADLs during each patient visit: mobility, transfers, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, or undressing, eating or toileting....

Direct Support Professional -Idd

  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waynesville, NC (20 miles from Sylva, NC)
  • 60+ 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...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Sylva, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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