Home Health Aide Jobs in Utah

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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Afternoons and Evenings needed, In Home Caregiver

  • Provo, UT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Provo, UT
  • 2 hours ago

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Home Health Aide

  • Virgin, UT
  • 13 hours ago
  • Virgin, UT
  • 13 hours ago

with toileting and incontinence issues Transportation Alzheimer's Care Requirements to be a CAREGiver: Must live in the St....

Registered Nurse Home Health PRN

  • South Jordan, UT
  • 16 hours ago
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 16 hours ago

Job Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) with Homecare is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of...

Caregiver

  • Holden, UT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Holden, UT
  • 17 hours ago

Seeking a Caregiver to Serve in Medora 8hrs per week (8am-12 pm Two days per Week) Home Instead is looking for caring and compassionate Caregiverswe call ours Care Professionalsto become a part of...

Caregiver - SEVERAL SHIFTS AVAILABLE

  • Springville, UT
  • 18 hours ago
  • Springville, UT
  • 18 hours ago

Experienced CNAs, Caregivers, &/or Med Techs Responsibilities CNA Duties including ADL's, Med Pass, light housekeeping, dining room/kitchen duties Qualifications Preferred, but not required: 1-2...

Caregiver

  • Heber City, UT
  • 18 hours ago
  • Heber City, UT
  • 18 hours ago

Responsibilities Dressing, bathing, light housekeeping, light meals, medication reminders. Setting appointments. Grocery shopping....

Registered Nurse Home Health

  • Ogden, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care of patients. The...

Senior Caregiver needed in Bountiful UT

  • Bountiful, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Bountiful, UT
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living for individuals who live in their own homes.. Foster companionship and a supportive atmosphere....

Responsibilities Assist with daily living skills; bathing, hair care, feeding, dressing and have her ready for day program pick up....

Personal Care Assistant

  • Kaysville, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Kaysville, UT
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Assist clients with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, grooming, and dressing as well as other activities of daily living....

Special Needs Caregiver $24/hr

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Need caring support worker for young lady with disabilities to fill shifts on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Located in Sugarhouse area of Salt Lake City. Fill in for other shifts, if interested....

Caregiver

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Taking care of elderly in their own homes Responsibilities Help shower, respite care, meal preparation, light house keeping, laundry, running errands Follow care plan for each individual client....

Direct Support Professional

  • Spanish Fork, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Spanish Fork, UT
  • 1 day ago

Have you ever wanted to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual, emotional and developmental disabilities? Do you want to get paid to PLAY at the same time. That's what we do at...

Mature (50+) Part-time Caregiver

  • Heber City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Heber City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Personal care responsibilities may include: Assist with Dressing Assist with Feeding Assist with Showering / Bathing Mobility Assistance Assist with Toileting / Incontinence Memory Care Other Responsibilities...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Utah

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Utah 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
18.1%
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 Utah
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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