Home Health Aide Jobs in New Jersey

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 (CHHA)

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 6 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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Princeton, 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

  • Camden, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Camden, 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

  • Washington, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, NJ
  • 11 hours ago

What Youll Do Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing Supporting residents with medication Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community Toileting...

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

  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 14 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 Specialized

  • Willingboro, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Willingboro, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!...

Part-Time Direct Support Professional

  • Manville, NJ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Manville, NJ
  • 20 hours ago

un Part-Time Direct Support Professional (Manville NJ) Self Care Enterprises 1 gateway center suite #2080 near Newark compensation: 21 an hour employment type: experience level: mid level job...

Travel nurse - home health home care

  • Neptune, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Health Advocates Network-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room for a travel nursing job in Neptune, New Jersey. Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room ~ Shift: 12 hours,...

We LOVE Live-In Caregivers TOP PAY!

  • Flemington, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Flemington, NJ
  • 1 day ago

WE LOVE LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS! Full-Time Live-In Cases / Part-Time Live-In Cases / Fill-in Live-In Cases TOP PAY! "You work WITH us NOT for us." We are a team! Comfort Keepers of Flemington, New...

Home Health Aide - PDN

  • Mountainside, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountainside, NJ
  • 1 day ago

state of NJ** *Must have CPR* The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care, household assistance and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing...

Part-Time Direct Support Professional

  • NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • NJ
  • 1 day ago

Now hiring: Part-Time Direct Support Professional at Self Care Enterprises of NJ Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities? We're...

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - Assisted Living

  • Ocean City, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Ocean City, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Requirements for a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA): High School Diploma or equivalent. Must meet all State & Federal requirements for the position of Nurse's Aide/ Certified Home Health Aide....

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - Memory Care

  • Ocean City, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Ocean City, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities for a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) in Memory Care: Perform personal care activities for residents, including but not limited to bathing/showering, shampoo hair, skin care/nail...

CHHA Certified Home Health Aide

  • Camden, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 1 day ago

United Methodist Communities CHHA Certified Home Health Aide in Camden , New Jersey 17.50-20.50 per hour | Camden, NJ, USA | Hourly | Part Time/Per Diem CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide Up to $20.50...

RN - Registered Nurse - Home Health

  • Clifton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Clifton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

RN needed for home health in Clifton, NJ CoreMedical Group has hundreds of exciting and rewarding travel assignments throughout the country for Travel Allied Professionals and Travel Nurses. Plus,...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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