Home Health Aide Jobs in Sandy, UT

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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Day Services Caregiver (Driving Required)

  • Chrysalis
  • Draper, UT (5 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Draper, UT (5 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 20 hours ago

Hourly wage: $16.00 - $17.75 M-F 8:00am to 4:00pm Chrysalis is a company that provides a variety of support services for adults with intellectual disabilities. These individuals may also have a...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Chrysalis
  • Midvale, UT (2 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Midvale, UT (2 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 20 hours ago

Hourly wage: $15.00 - $17.75 Position Summary: Chrysalis is a company that provides a variety of support services for at-risk adults and/or juveniles that have developmental and intellectual...

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Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part-Time 2nd Shift

  • Learning Services, A Collage Rehabilitation Partner
  • Bluffdale, UT (7 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bluffdale, UT (7 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 2 days ago

minimum to maximum assistance and/or supervision to promote our clients' success in daily living tasks, recreational activities and vocational pursuits Responsibilities include assisting clients with personal...

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Caregiver - Morning/Afternoon Weekends ONLY PRN

  • South Jordan, UT (4 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT (4 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Role Overview Our Caregivers provide activities of daily living and other services to residents in accordance with their service plan....

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Hospice Aide (CNA)

  • Choice Health At Home
  • Taylorsville, UT (8 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Taylorsville, UT (8 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 3 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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Home Health Aide - PRN

  • Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
  • Orem, UT (20 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Orem, UT (20 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 6 days ago

health aide certificate WYOMING - Must hold a home health aide certificate Requirements Must possess a valid state driver license Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law Must...

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Draper After School Program Direct Support Professional - PT

  • RISE INC
  • Draper, UT (5 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Draper, UT (5 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 8 days ago

Draper After School Program Direct Support Professional - PT Draper, UT - Draper, UT 84020 Apply Overview Salary Range $16.60 - $16.60 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift Any Education Level...

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Direct Support Professional - Professional Parenting - PT

  • RISE INC
  • Vineyard, UT (21 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Vineyard, UT (21 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 8 days ago

Direct Support Professional - Professional Parenting - PT Orem, UT - Orem, UT 84058 Quick Apply Overview Salary Range $16.60 - $16.60 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift Any Education Level...

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Direct Support Professional - Supported Living - PT

  • RISE INC
  • Vineyard, UT (21 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Vineyard, UT (21 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 8 days ago

Direct Support Professional - Supported Living - PT Orem, UT - Orem, UT 84058 Quick Apply Overview Salary Range $16.60 - $16.60 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift Any Education Level None...

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UT - Direct Support Professional - Eagle Mountain/Saratoga Springs

  • RISE INC
  • Eagle Mountain, UT (12 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Eagle Mountain, UT (12 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 8 days ago

UT - Direct Support Professional - Eagle Mountain/Saratoga Springs Eagle Mountain, UT - Eagle Mountain, UT 84005 Apply Overview Salary Range $16.60 - $16.60 Hourly Position Type...

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Care Giver for Seniors Orem

  • Qualicare, Salt Lake City
  • Orem, UT (20 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Orem, UT (20 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 11 days ago

Responsibilities Assistance with personal care and hygiene Meal Preparation Light Housekeeping Accompany clients on outings Shopping and errands Medication Assist/ Reminders Ambulation and transporting...

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Care Giver for Seniors American Fork

  • Qualicare, Salt Lake City
  • American Fork, UT (12 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 12 days ago
  • American Fork, UT (12 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 12 days ago

Responsibilities Assistance with personal care and hygiene Meal Preparation Light Housekeeping Accompany clients on outings Shopping and errands Medication Assist/ Reminders Ambulation and transporting...

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Direct Support Professional - PT

  • Rise Services, Inc
  • Vineyard, UT (21 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Vineyard, UT (21 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 13 days ago

RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and hourly supports. Our mission is to create opportunities...

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Direct Support Professional - PT

  • RISE
  • Orem, UT (20 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Orem, UT (20 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 15 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Orem, UT - Orem, UT 84058Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $16.60 - $16.60 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: AnyJob Category:...

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Caregiver

  • SYNERGY HomeCare Franchising LLC
  • Saratoga Springs, UT (12 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, UT (12 miles from Sandy, UT)
  • 15 days ago

preparation, and medication reminders Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Sandy, UT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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