Home Health Aide Jobs in South Dakota

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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Caregiver Experience Partner

  • Pierre, SD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 5 hours ago

The Caregiver Experience Partner provides leadership and direction in the development of business units and functions within an assigned portfolio of internal stakeholders to improve caregiver...

Caregiver Experience Specialist

  • Pierre, SD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 5 hours ago

Initiates and carries out the ongoing development and implementation of Caregiver Experience team programs and initiatives. Executes and leads all stages of varying projects that aim to improve...

Home Care Aide NEEDED For Elderly Veteran In Sioux Falls, SD

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

We are in need of a Personal Care Aide to assist one of our clients who is an elderly male Veteran and needs some help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking - to stay independent at home....

Caregiver

  • Renner, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Renner, SD
  • 2 days ago

What is Papa? Papa is a rewarding service that connects compassionate individuals with older adults and families in need of support in their everyday lives. We're seeking kind-hearted, patient,...

Caregiver for Families

  • Crooks, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Crooks, SD
  • 2 days ago

What is Papa? Papa is a rewarding service that connects compassionate individuals with older adults and families in need of support in their everyday lives. We're seeking kind-hearted, patient,...

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Garretson, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Garretson, SD
  • 2 days ago

What is Papa? Papa is a rewarding service that connects compassionate individuals with older adults and families in need of support in their everyday lives. We're seeking kind-hearted, patient,...

Caregiver - Day Shift

  • Milbank, SD
  • 8 days ago
  • Milbank, SD
  • 8 days ago

support and other personal cares. - Documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary. - Communicates changing health conditions, medication...

Caregiver - Night Shift

  • Milbank, SD
  • 8 days ago
  • Milbank, SD
  • 8 days ago

support and other personal cares. - Documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary. - Communicates changing health conditions, medication...

Caregiver Needed for Elementary Child with Special Needs, Weekdays

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 9 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 9 days ago

We seek a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child from July 12, 2025. The job schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Responsibilities include providing care, engaging...

Caregiver Part Time

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 13 days ago

Physical Assistance: Aid clients with daily living activities, which may involve lifting, bending, and reaching to assist with transfers, bathing, dressing, and other personal care tasks....

Caregiver

  • Vermillion, SD
  • 14 days ago
  • Vermillion, SD
  • 14 days ago

Physical Assistance: Aid clients with daily living activities, which may involve lifting, bending, and reaching to assist with transfers, bathing, dressing, and other personal care tasks....

In-Home Caregiver All Shifts Available (Columbus, NE)

  • Yankton, SD
  • 14 days ago
  • Yankton, SD
  • 14 days ago

Assist with daily living tasks such as mobility, bathing, grooming, and personal care. Help with meal prep, light housekeeping, and errands....

Caregiver Flexible Hours Bonuses

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 14 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 14 days ago

Becoming a Caregiver Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers....

Lead On Call Caregiver Flexible Hours

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 14 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 14 days ago

Becoming a Caregiver Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers....

Registered Nurse Home Health - Travel - (HH RN)

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 14 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 14 days ago

Requirements Registered Nurse - Home Health - Travel - (HH RN) StartDate: 7/14/2025 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2673.00 - $2945.75 Need home health RN traveler for 13 weeks. Required...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in South Dakota

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in South Dakota 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 South Dakota
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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