Home Health Aide Jobs in Aiken, SC

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 - Aiken, SC

  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • Aiken, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 5 days ago

Experience the advantages of real career change Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams youll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that...

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Home Health Aide, Martinez GA

  • Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health-related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well-being...

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Hospice Aide, Martinez GA

  • Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 1 day ago

Health Aide completed and can provide validation or documentation of completion of a home health aide training and competency evaluation program conducted in a Medicare-certified home health agency...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Caregiver/Home Health Aide AWC GA

  • All Ways Caring HomeCare
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 6 days ago

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

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Direct Support Professional

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 8 days ago

Apply Now Join Our Team Help Home as a Direct Support Professional! At Help Home, we value our employees and offer competitive pay starting $14.00 per hour, professional development opportunities,...

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RN Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Aiken, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 12 days ago

Overview PRN Days Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in...

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Home Health Aide/HHA - Pediatric Home Care

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Windsor, SC (12 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Windsor, SC (12 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 16 days ago

/HHA: Minimum one year work experience Job Responsibilities for Home Health Aide/HHA: Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming Toileting Nail care Range of motion / exercises Transfers...

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Registered Nurse Home Health - Beech Island, SC

  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Beech Island, SC (17 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Beech Island, SC (17 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 19 days ago

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. The Registered...

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Home Care Aide

  • Help at Home
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 23 days ago

As a Personal Care Attendant, you'll work 1-on-1 with your clients inside their homes, and support them with the following types of activities: Light housekeeping, including organizing, laundry and...

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HHA Homecare

  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Hourly Pay: Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide personal care services, as necessary, to meet the patients needs....

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Registered Nurse Home Health - Travel - (HH RN)

  • AMN Healthcare Nursing
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Requirements Registered Nurse - Home Health - Travel - (HH RN) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2280.00 - $2421.00 Join our team as a Travel RN-Home Health in Augusta, Georgia....

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Hospice Care Consultant

  • Heartland Hospice
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Lead with purpose. Advocate with heart. Make a lasting difference. Join our growing team as a Hospice Care Consultant (HCC) - a strategic sales representative who champions our mission...

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Compassionate In-Home caregivers needed!

  • McLeod Home Care
  • Aiken, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 45+ days ago

Caregiver tasks may include but are not limited to: Personal care assistance such as dressing, bathing, and grooming Light housekeeping Meal and snack preparation Transportation and errand services...

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Home Health Aide, PRN - North Augusta, SC

  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • North Augusta, SC (17 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • North Augusta, SC (17 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities: The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health-related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well-being...

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Demographic Data for Aiken, SC

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Aiken, SC

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Highest Education Level

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


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