Home Health Aide Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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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Hiring Event - Certified Home Health Aide, Hospice - $5,000 Bonus

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

In-Person Hiring Event for our Edison! Join us Wednesday, April 23rd from 10:00am - 4:00pm For onsite interviews and same day offers! Edison New Jersey Office 2147 Rt 27 S Ste 101 Edison, New...

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Warminster, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Warminster, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver (CHHA)

  • Scotch Plains, NJ (23 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Scotch Plains, NJ (23 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

Experienced Caregiver (CHHA)

  • Old Bridge, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver Bucks County

  • Levittown, PA (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Levittown, PA (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating) Document the care you provide....

Personal Care Assistant - Elementary

  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Location: Langhorne, PA Salary: Depends on Experience Description: Our client is currently seeking a Personal Care Assistant!...

Aide / Friend / Caregiver For 39 Yr Old Female

  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Our adult daughter had a cardiac arrest that has left her blind and severally physically disabled and confined to a wheelchair or bed most of her life. Her brain still works very well and she...

Patient Care Manager / Registered Nurse, Home Health

  • Bristol, PA (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bristol, PA (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Salary: $90000 - $105000 / year Location: Bristol, PA Shift: Full Time (In Office) Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Home Health Patient Care Manager Reimagine Your Career in Home Health...

Caregiver

  • Point Pleasant, PA (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Point Pleasant, PA (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

care: dressing, grooming and assisting with meals Light housekeeping: basic cleaning, laundry, and organizing Transportation: Driving clients to appointments, running errands, and grocery shopping...

LIFE St. Mary - Per diem - Home Care Aide - CNA/HHA/PCW

  • Feasterville Trevose, PA (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Feasterville Trevose, PA (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Posting Home Health Aide - Shift: Day Shift Status: Full time Location: LIFE St Mary, 2500 Northgate Dr, Feasterville-Trevose, PA Incentives: $2500 Sign on Bonus AND 1st Day Benefits Our facility ministers...

Home Care Aide

  • Levittown, PA (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Levittown, PA (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community and we are offering a *$1,000 sign-on bonus to join our team! Start your career with the nations leading provider of in-home support to seniors and...

Direct Support Professional

  • Levittown, PA (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Levittown, PA (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community and we are offering a *$1,000 sign-on bonus to join our team! Start your career with the nations leading provider of in-home support to seniors and...

Direct Support Professional (Day Habilitation)-Middlesex County

  • Middlesex, NJ (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Direct Support Professional (Day Habilitation)-Middlesex County Req #301 Middlesex, NJ 08846, USA New Jersey, USA Job Description Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM $500 Sign-On Bonus!!!...

Part Time-Direct Support Professional-Middlesex County

  • Middlesex, NJ (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Part Time-Direct Support Professional-Middlesex County Req #287 Middlesex, NJ 08846, USA New Jersey, USA Job Description Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM $500 Sign-On Bonus!!! (payable...

Caregiver, HHA, Home Health

  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

BAYADA Home Health Care has an immediate need for HHAs- Home Health Aides, CNAs - Certified Nurse Assistants, and Caregivers to care for our clients....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Princeton, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.1%
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 Princeton, NJ
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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