Home Health Aide Jobs in Austin, TX

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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Home Health Assistant Director RN

  • St. David's Healthcare at Home
  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Introduction Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nations leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and...

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Patient Care Manager/ Registered Nurse, Home Health $20,000 Bonus

  • AccentCare, Inc.
  • Austin, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 10 days ago

Patient Care Manager Bonus: $20,000 Pay : $100,000-$110,000 based on experience Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, 401k match and more! Schedule : Full-time | Monday Friday |...

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Caregiver

  • Sevita
  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 18 days ago

D&S 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 right...

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PRN HHA (HOME HEALTH AIDE) Home Health (23041)

  • Cantex
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 9 hours ago

QualificationsQualifications: Completion of Certified Home Health Aide Program. 1 year of Home Health Aide experience in a home health agency, Reliable transportation....

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Caregiver for 3 children, infant to elementary

  • Sittercity
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

We're looking for a someone to help with our three children. This is a part time summer position, looking for 18-25 hours a week. We homeschool part-time, so this role could be supporting the...

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PRN Caregiver $20/hr (As-Needed Shifts)

  • Home Care Association of America
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 2 days ago

care such as bathing, dressing, and hygiene Support with meal prep, light housekeeping, and errands or appointments Follow care plans and communicate with families and staff Complete annual training...

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Childcare Caregiver ($17/hr)

  • Home Care Association of America
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide attentive, nurturing care for children in a safe and loving environment Prepare meals and snacks for children, ensuring a balanced diet Help with personal care tasks like bathing...

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Immediate Openings for Caregivers

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Duties included are: Personal Care with ADLs (showers, changing/toileting, ambulation/transfers) CNA experience preferred Medication Reminders Light housekeeping Meal Prep and Assist with Feeding if...

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Hospice Aide CNA

  • Choice Health At Home
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary The Choice Hospice Aide is responsible for providing care to the patients including assistance with personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of...

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Caregiver- Paid Weekly!

  • Outreach Health
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

Support personal care - Assist with bathing, dressing, and hygiene. Ensure well-being - Medication reminders and safety monitoring....

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South East- Skilled Caregiver

  • TheKey
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

care: dressing, bathing, grooming and assisting with meals Light housekeeping: basic cleaning, laundry, and organizing Transportation: Driving clients to appointments, running errands, and grocery...

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Caregiver

  • Arbor Company
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

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

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PRN RN (Registered Nurse) Home Health (22872)

  • Cantex
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Health Aides Lead and participate in interdisciplinary case conferences (IDG/IDT) Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to achieve desired outcomes Provide patient and caregiver education...

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Caregiver- Maravilla at The Domain

  • Maravilla at The Domain
  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago

Provides resident assistance with activities of daily living, encouraging, and promoting residents' self-care to the extent possible as needed or assigned....

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Caregiver

  • The Tailyn Foundation
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 11 days ago

This position is scheduled on an as-needed basis and does not guarantee a set number of hours.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Austin, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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