Home Health Aide Jobs in Oshkosh, WI

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: Flexible Schedule

  • Poy Sippi, WI (24 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Poy Sippi, WI (24 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 4 days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver

  • Mount Calvary, WI (20 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Calvary, WI (20 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 4 days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Van Dyne, WI (11 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Van Dyne, WI (11 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 4 days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Caregiver

  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 5 days ago

preparation, errand running, transportation, bathing, personal hygiene and medication reminders Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers...

Full Time NOC Caregiver

  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 7 days ago

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion – steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the daily lives of residents. We practice these principles with...

Caregiver/Med Passer

  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 13 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Appleton, WI Salary Range : Undisclosed Description We are inviting you to apply for a full-time Caregiver position. This is a Med Tech position on the PM shift. The...

Caregiver

  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 17 days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 17 days ago

preparation Transportation Companionship Personal care (bathing, toileting) Follow a plan of care Communicate professionally with families and your team Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Applicants...

Lead Caregiver

  • Fond du Lac, WI (21 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI (21 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 17 days ago

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: Aiding with activities of daily living Assisting with shopping, errands & transportation Pick up prescriptions & assist with telehealth visits Light housekeeping Meal preparation...

Personal Care Aide

  • Menasha, WI (11 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Menasha, WI (11 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 21 days ago

Job Duties Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, shaving, skin care, and hair) Walking/Transferring Assist client with getting dressed Prepares meals...

Direct Support Professional

  • Pickett, WI (13 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Pickett, WI (13 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 22 days ago

At Limitless Possibilities, we provide a supportive living environment promoting dignity, independence, and well-being. Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Disability and...

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 25 days 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...

Caregiver

  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 26 days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 26 days ago

of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility....

Caregiver Weekend Warrior

  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 26 days ago

Experience & Training: Prior experience as a caregiver, home health aide, or personal care assistant preferred, but not required....

Senior Companionship & Care Aide

  • Little Chute, WI (18 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Little Chute, WI (18 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Child Caregiver Weekly Pay

  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Appleton, WI (16 miles from Oshkosh, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture...

Demographic Data for Oshkosh, WI

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Oshkosh, WI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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