Home Health Aide Jobs in Chester, 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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CNA - Hospice Aide PRN

  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 4 hours ago

Assist with Personal Care: Support patients with various personal care needs, including bathing, oral hygiene, changing bedding, clothing, and shampooing....

RN Registered Nurse Home Health $5K Sign on Bonus

  • Chester, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Chester, SC
  • 2 days ago

Overview $5,000 Sign on Bonus!!! Full Time Days Flexible Schedule Work Life Balance Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of...

Home Health Aide

  • Chester, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Chester, SC
  • 9 days ago

Personal Care: Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation. 2....

Med Technician/Caregiver - 2nd Shift Only Includes Every Other Weekend

  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 19 days ago

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

Personal Care Assistant (Pca) - The Kempton Of Rock Hill

  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 19 days ago

Liberty Cares With Compassion Liberty Senior Living is currently seeking an experienced: We are currently seeking an experienced: PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT (PCA) Part Time, Nights Job Summary: Assists...

Home Care Aide

  • Richburg, SC (14 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Richburg, SC (14 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 19 days ago

Medical, Dental and Eye Insurance Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Transport client to appointments...

Caregiver Part-Time 1st Shift; Includes Every Other Weekend

  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 19 days ago

, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities Position Requirements Certified Nurse's Aid certification...

In-Home Caregiver

  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 21 days ago

care/hygiene- Preparing meals- Light housekeeping- Companionship- + other dutiesQualifications and Skills- Caregiving experience- A passion to help others- Superior interpersonal skills- Effective...

RN / LPN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • York, SC (20 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • York, SC (20 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 45+ days ago

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

RN Home Health Full Time

  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 90+ 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 I / Peer Support Specialist / (CN802)

  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Responsibilities With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and...

Registered Nurse, Home Health Full Time

  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rock Hill, SC (18 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 90+ 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...

Urgent Hiring PCA/HHA / $13 per hour / Immediate Start /M-F 3 hrs /day

  • York, SC (20 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • York, SC (20 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

Experience not required, Training available The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that...

Caregiver/Home Health Aide

  • Chester, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chester, SC
  • 90+ days ago

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

Urgent Caregiver - $13/hour

  • York, SC (20 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • York, SC (20 miles from Chester, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide assistance with personal care. Assist with mobility, transfers and range of motion exercises. Handle meal planning, preparation and feeding. Properly manage household needs....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Chester, SC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Chester, 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
18.0%
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 Chester, SC
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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