6,941 Home Health Aide Jobs Nationwide
Home health aides serve the disabled or the elderly. Some basic responsibilities include assisting clients with household tasks, grooming, shopping and transportation to doctor appointments. As home health aides gain experience, they may check a client's vital signs, give medications, change dressings or assist with medical equipment.
Skillset: It is important for home health aides to be detail oriented so they can follow orders from the patient's doctor or nurse. Home health aides need people skills as they need to be attuned to their client's physical and emotional needs. They must be cheerful and take joy in helping others.
Education: Education requirements vary from state to state. Some states do not require a high school diploma as most training is done on the job. Other states require some classes from community colleges or vocational schools.
Career Path: Unfortunately, there is no room for advancement for home health aides. One way to become more appealing to employers is to become certified through the National Association for Home Care & Hospice.
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