Home Health Aide Jobs in Lorena, 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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Patient Care Manager / Registered Nurse, Home Health $15,000 Bonus

  • Temple, TX (22 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Temple, TX (22 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Salary: $80,000-$90,000 Bonus: $15,000 Shift: Full Time in Temple Office #AC-BO Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Home Health Patient Care Manager Reimagine Your Career in Home Health As a...

Caregivers Personal Care Assistant

  • Temple, TX (22 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Temple, TX (22 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing Provide companionship and emotional support to clients Assist with meal preparation, transportation...

Pop into a New Career Direct Support Professional Hiring Event

  • Temple, TX (22 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Temple, TX (22 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 1 day ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

RN / LVN Pediatric Home Health Nurse

  • Waco, TX (10 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waco, TX (10 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) in Waco, TX and surrounding areas. Angels of Care has been caring for the medically...

Caregiver- Paid Weekly!

  • Axtell, TX (23 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Axtell, TX (23 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 1 day ago

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

Caregiver HHA Daily Pay Available

  • Waco, TX (10 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waco, TX (10 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 3 days ago

A big heart and a passion for helping people with tasks like bathing, housekeeping, and meal prep. Reliable transportation to zoom to your clients' homes and spread joy....

Caregiver

  • Temple, TX (22 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Temple, TX (22 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 6 days ago

of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed Engaging residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities Position Requirements...

Caregiver

  • Elm Mott, TX (20 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Elm Mott, TX (20 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities include: Personal care assistance Meal preparation Light housekeeping Medication reminders Companionship Making a positive difference in the lives of our seniors Our Investment in You...

Caregiver - Personal Attendant

  • Marlin, TX (20 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Marlin, TX (20 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities include: Personal care assistance Meal preparation Light housekeeping Medication reminders Companionship Making a positive difference in the lives of our seniors Our Investment in You...

Personal Care Assistant/FLEXIBLE

  • Waco, TX (10 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Waco, TX (10 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 10 days ago

care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living....

Caregiver/MAKE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE

  • Waco, TX (10 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Waco, TX (10 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Care Assistant in healthcare preferred 1-3 years of experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide in healthcare (in homes or facilities) Why Join Our Team?...

Personal Caregiver

  • Temple, TX (22 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Temple, TX (22 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Our care teams are passionate about serving our clients and are committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed. Thats where you come in....

Weekend Caregiver

  • Temple, TX (22 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Temple, TX (22 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 10 days ago

care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living....

Caregiver -Control your Schedule

  • Waco, TX (10 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Waco, TX (10 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 16 days ago

What We Do: Personal Care: Bathing, grooming, incontinence care, medication reminders, companionship Household Assistance: Meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, transportation Full-Assist...

Live In Caregiver

  • Waco, TX (10 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Waco, TX (10 miles from Lorena, TX)
  • 17 days ago

care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Lorena, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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