Home Health Aide Jobs in West Orange, 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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Registered Nurse Home Health

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Home Health for a travel assignment in Washington District of Columbia.

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

  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 4 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...

PCA/HHA - Premier

  • Brooklyn, NY (15 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (15 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

We're looking for certified home health aides and personal care assistants in the Brooklyn area to be at the heart of our client's care....

Live-In Caregiver

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Live-In Caregiver (Brooklyn) compensation: Open Live-in Caregiver needed for an 89 year old woman. The 89 year old is wheelchair bound but is able to ambulate with help and her walker. The...

Caregivers needed

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Caregivers needed (Weston) compensation: negotiable employment type: job title: Caregiver Weekends. Flexible hours. Must be strong.TEXT ONLY. ... Weston Connecticut. Dementia patient. Two person...

Full Time Evening - Direct Support Professional

  • Astoria, NY (17 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Astoria, NY (17 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of counseling, training in ADLs (Assisted Daily Living skills), assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial...

PT Overnight Caregiver

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

or Home health Aide License required High School diploma/GED Must be 18 years of age Previous experience working with seniors preferred Ability to communicate effectively with Residents, management...

Direct Support Professional-Day, Night

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Direct Support Professional - Community Habilitation/RespiteDirect Support Professional - Community Habilitation/Respite is responsible to implement and monitor individualized habilitation plans,...

CHHA Hospice Aide

  • Hackensack, NJ (13 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (13 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Current state certification (or registration) as a home health aide as per state certification/registration requirements. CHHA experience within the last two years....

Home health aide needed 21.64 / HOURLONG HIRING now

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

/an hour We need home health aide Must have pca or hha certificate Must be vaccinated Nurturing Angels Home care Call or Text ......

Staten Island Home Health Aides Get Paid 21.64 We Need You

  • Staten Island, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Staten Island, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We need Home health aide now!! GET PAID 21.64 per HOUR!!!! Must have a pca or hha certificate!!!! Must be vacccinated!!!!...

Home health aide needed We pay 21.64/ hour

  • Bronx, NY (18 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (18 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We need Home health aide now!! WE PAY 21.64 / HOUR Must have a pca or hha certificate!!!! Must be vaccinated!!!!...

Home health aide needed today Job starts today 21.64 an hour

  • Brooklyn, NY (15 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (15 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We need Home health aide now!!...

Home Health Aides Needed - Fairfield Area

  • West Orange, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • West Orange, NJ
  • 1 day ago

As a Home Health Aide you will be assisting the clients with their personal care needs, light cleaning, laundry care, cooking, offering companionship, and helping with errand transportation....

Home Health Aide (HHA)

  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from West Orange, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Home Instead is looking for Home Health Aides (HHAs)!...

Demographic Data for West Orange, NJ

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in West Orange, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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