Home Health Aide Jobs in Central, 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

  • Clemson, SC (3 miles from Central, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clemson, SC (3 miles from Central, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan...

Direct Support Professional II / CRCF-Turning Point

  • Richland, SC (13 miles from Central, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richland, SC (13 miles from Central, SC)
  • 1 day ago

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Turning Point-Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) 820...

Direct Support Professional II / CRCF-KIVA

  • Richland, SC (13 miles from Central, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richland, SC (13 miles from Central, SC)
  • 1 day ago

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, KIVA-Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) 200 Claude...

Direct Support Professional II / CRCF-Pathways

  • Richland, SC (13 miles from Central, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richland, SC (13 miles from Central, SC)
  • 1 day ago

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Pathways-Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) 5640 Lower...

Direct Support Professional II / CRCF-McKinney

  • Greenville, SC (23 miles from Central, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenville, SC (23 miles from Central, SC)
  • 1 day ago

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Central Office, McKinney-Community Residential Care Facility...

Caregiver Manager

  • Greenville, SC (23 miles from Central, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenville, SC (23 miles from Central, SC)
  • 1 day ago

For nearly 20 years, TheKey has helped clients achieve successful long-term aging at home with comprehensive, concierge-based care. Ensuring the dignity, safety, and independence of its clients,...

Caregiver/Med Tech

  • Greenville, SC (23 miles from Central, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenville, SC (23 miles from Central, SC)
  • 3 days ago

Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed....

Caregiver

  • Greenville, SC (23 miles from Central, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenville, SC (23 miles from Central, SC)
  • 4 days ago

Here's why: You provide exceptional, personalized care to support seniors in their activities of daily living....

Hiring Compassionate Caregivers

  • Newry, SC (5 miles from Central, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newry, SC (5 miles from Central, SC)
  • 6 days ago

care and daily routines Preparing meals and assisting with errands Offering companionship and emotional support Providing memory care assistance Requirements: Compassionate, responsible, and reliable...

Caregiver

  • Clemson, SC (3 miles from Central, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Clemson, SC (3 miles from Central, SC)
  • 6 days ago

care Dementia and Alzheimer's care You can be a Home Instead Caregiver Our caregivers come from various backgrounds and skill levels including: Experienced caregivers Experienced certified nursing...

Inpatient Unit Hospice Aide

  • Greenville, SC (23 miles from Central, SC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Greenville, SC (23 miles from Central, SC)
  • 8 days ago

Company: Bon Secours by Compassus Position Summary The Inpatient Unit Hospice Aide is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation...

Hospice / Home Health Aide (CNA) Job Anderson, SC

  • Anderson, SC (19 miles from Central, SC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Anderson, SC (19 miles from Central, SC)
  • 14 days ago

such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, hygiene, nail/skin care, eating and nutritional intake Assist with ambulation, transfers and range of motion exercises Check vitals, measure intake/output...

Direct Support Professional

  • Greenville, SC (20 miles from Central, SC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Greenville, SC (20 miles from Central, SC)
  • 14 days ago

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the...

Caregiver

  • Greenville, SC (23 miles from Central, SC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Greenville, SC (23 miles from Central, SC)
  • 21 days ago

Caregiver SYNERGY HomeCare of Greenville Now By checking this box, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions, Cookies and Privacy Policy. Continue Compensation $14.00 - $16.00 per hour Job Type...

Direct Support Professional

  • Easley, SC (16 miles from Central, SC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Easley, SC (16 miles from Central, SC)
  • 21 days ago

The Direct Support Personnel II works directly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills....

Demographic Data for Central, SC

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Central, SC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Central, SC 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
18.1%
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 Central, SC
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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