Home Health Aide Jobs in West Bend, 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 - Full Time - Night Shift - Paid Weekly

  • Plymouth, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Plymouth, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 10 hours ago

Responsibilities: Assist individuals with personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with our individuals Assist with medication...

The Courtyard at Sussex-Caregiver

  • Sussex, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sussex, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Where Lives & Careers Flourish! At Encore Senior Living, there is a strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to professional development, and a culture that encourages promotion from within. As a...

Caregiver - 6a-2p, 34 hours/week

  • Menomonee Falls, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Put Your Purpose To Work at PHS We Have a Place for YOU Apply To Dickson Hollow Today! At Dickson Hollow, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused...

Registered Nurse - Home Health

  • Lannon, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lannon, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 6 days ago

Registered Nurse - Home Setting Full time-Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse, where youll deliver compassionate service with the home health team. Registered Nurse Overview: We are...

Registered Nurse - Home Health

  • Ashippun, WI (24 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ashippun, WI (24 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 6 days ago

Registered Nurse - Home Setting Full time-Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse, where youll deliver compassionate service with the home health team. Registered Nurse Overview: We are...

Weekend Warrior - Caregiver

  • Thiensville, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Thiensville, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 8 days ago

Job position description: As a Caregiver, you will provide personal care and assist with Activities of Daily Living to RCAC, CBRF, and/or Memory Care residents of Capri Communities with adherence to...

Live in caregiver

  • Fond du Lac, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 11 days ago

Live in caregiver (Fond du lac) compensation: room and board, wi-fi, cable and salary employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Male staff We are looking for a Male...

Direct Support Professional

  • Port Washington, WI (16 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Port Washington, WI (16 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironinglaundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care....

Home Health Aide - Advanced

  • Port Washington, WI (16 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Port Washington, WI (16 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Position Responsibilities Summary: The Home Health Aide - Advanced (HHAA) is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services...

Direct Support Professional

  • Fredonia, WI (9 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fredonia, WI (9 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 13 days ago

Supervise Daily Activities : Support individuals with personal care, life skills, and social activities....

Direct Support Professional - WI

  • Cedarburg, WI (13 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cedarburg, WI (13 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 13 days ago

Supervise Daily Activities : Support individuals with personal care, life skills, and social activities....

Home Caregiver Weekly Pay

  • Plymouth, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Plymouth, WI (22 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 14 days ago

Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet. Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care....

Caregiver 4-Day Work Week

  • Port Washington, WI (16 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Port Washington, WI (16 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 15 days ago

Job position description: As a Caregiver, you will provide personal care and assist with Activities of Daily Living to RCAC, CBRF, and/or Memory Care residents of Capri Communities with adherence to...

Caregiver - 4-Day Work Week

  • Thiensville, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Thiensville, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 15 days ago

Job position description: As a Caregiver, you will provide personal care and assist with Activities of Daily Living to RCAC, CBRF, and/or Memory Care residents of Capri Communities with adherence to...

Child Caregiver

  • Fond du Lac, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI (21 miles from West Bend, WI)
  • 15 days ago

State Specific Requirements Category I andII- Home Health Aide- Medicare Certified Home Health Provider WI: Mustbe listed on the Home Health Aide registry....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in West Bend, WI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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