Home Health Aide Jobs in Trenton, 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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Wesley Enhanced Living

Personal Care Aide / Med Tech (Doylestown)

Overview Wesley Enhanced Living Doylestown is hiring Personal Care Aides! This position is a full-time opportunity that allows you to make a significant impact on the well-being of our residents....

Caregiver - $500 New Hire Bonus

  • Wyndmoor, PA (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Wyndmoor, PA (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver (CHHA)

  • Jackson, NJ (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 27 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)

  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 30+ 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...

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Oreland, PA (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oreland, PA (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Weekend Caregiver

  • Horsham, PA (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Horsham, PA (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Caregiver - Part Time

  • Abington, PA (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Abington, PA (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Personal Care Assistant

  • Penns Park, PA (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Penns Park, PA (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Caregiver Responsibilities: Assist with personal care Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation Daily errands Caregiver Qualifications: Able to pass a criminal background...

In Home Caregiver / HHA

  • Bristol, PA (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bristol, PA (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Your Job Responsibilities: Assist clients in their homes with personal care - bathing, dressing, grooming....

Direct Support Professional

  • Levittown, PA (5 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Levittown, PA (5 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

The Direct Support Personnel (DSP) assists individuals withintellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth anddevelopment of interpersonal skills and Activities of Daily Living...

Bilingual Spanish Home Care Aide

  • Abington, PA (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Abington, PA (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community and we are offering a *$1000 sign-on bonus to join our team as a Bilingual Home Care Aide! Start your career with the nations leading provider of...

Flexible Caregiver

  • Horsham, PA (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Horsham, PA (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

light housekeeping and meal preparation Drive clients to appointments and outings Safely lift and transfer clients Support hospice care services Whats In It for You?...

Live in/ out Home HealthAid/ Caregiver Full-time for elderly couple.

  • Morrisville, PA (3 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Morrisville, PA (3 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Responsibilities include cooking/ meal prep, light cleaning, helping with household tasks, driving to appointments (please have a valid drivers license), laundry, toileting and bathing....

Hiring Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) Hindi/Urdu Speaking

  • East Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Providing companionship and emotional support Light housekeeping and meal preparation Medication reminders Location: New Jersey Competitive Pay please call .... or ......

Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver

  • Washington Crossing, PA (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington Crossing, PA (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Schedule needed for a female client in Washington Crossing (22 hours/week): Thursday and Friday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm How You'll Make an Impact: Provide personal care assistance...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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