Home Health Aide Jobs in Absecon, 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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Caregiver

  • Woodbine, NJ (17 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Woodbine, NJ (17 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

House Tasks: Assist Members with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other household needs....

Live In Caregivers - Permanent and Temporary

  • Beach Haven, NJ (22 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Beach Haven, NJ (22 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

A day in the life of a CarePRO includes: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Alzheimer's Care Bathing, showering, toileting...

Caregiver-CHHA

  • Manahawkin, NJ (23 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ (23 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

**HHA Job Responsibilities:** + Perform personal care: bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding + Assist with ambulation / transfers / mechanical lift devices / range of motion exercises + Assist with...

Caregiver CAN HHA

  • West Creek, NJ (20 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Creek, NJ (20 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

You may be asked to do light housekeeping, companionship, outings, medical appointments, showers, toileting, medication reminders, dressing, grooming, oral care, transferring, or any other ADL or IADL...

Home Health Aide

  • Manahawkin, NJ (23 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ (23 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

. + Perform and/or assist patient with personal care activities, such as, baths, showers, skin and hair care, and oral hygiene....

Direct Support Professional

  • Tuckerton, NJ (15 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tuckerton, NJ (15 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Health Aide, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, BHTs, and Youth Care Workers...

Full-Time Caregiver - Overnight

  • Somers Point, NJ (8 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Somers Point, NJ (8 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities for Caregiver: Assist with bathing and toileting and hygiene Transporting participants to appointments Meal preparation Light housekeeping Wheelchair assist and transporting Companionship...

Home Health Aide

  • Manahawkin, NJ (23 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ (23 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Certified Home Health Aides (Assistive Care)

  • Mays Landing, NJ (12 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mays Landing, NJ (12 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Health Aides:** + Activities of daily living + Bathing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices + Oral feeding + Home Management...

Home Health Aide-Certified

  • Mystic Islands, NJ (15 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Mystic Islands, NJ (15 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

HHA Job Responsibilities: Perform personal care: bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding Assist with ambulation / Transfers / mechanical lift devices / range of motion exercises Assist with Home management...

Live In CHHA: Certified Home Health Aide

  • Somers Point, NJ (8 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Somers Point, NJ (8 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Somers Point, NJ, USA | 235-250 per day Daily rate based on experience up to $250/day | Live In LIVE IN CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide) New Rates!...

Home Health Aide Training, CHHA

  • Richland, NJ (20 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Richland, NJ (20 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

As a BAYADA HHA, youll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with: + Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc. + Household...

CHHA Certified Home Health Aide

  • Buena, NJ (22 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Buena, NJ (22 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Buena, NJ, USA | Hourly | 17.50-20.50 per hour | Part Time/Per Diem CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide Up to $20.50/hr United Methodist Communities, HomeWorks, is a rapidly growing home care agency in...

Direct Support Professional

  • South Dennis, NJ (23 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • South Dennis, NJ (23 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Direct Support Professionals assist with daily living skills, such as meal preparation, hygiene, home up-keep, medications, socialization, recreational activities, and learning new skills.Once you join...

CHHHA / Aide / Caregiver

  • Stafford Township, NJ (23 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Stafford Township, NJ (23 miles from Absecon, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Immediate Need for Caregivers/CHHHA to assist with an exceptional Medicaid Home Care Agency. Serving all of Ocean County, NJ, Barnegat, Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Forked River, Harvey Cedars,...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Absecon, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Absecon, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.0%
Associate's Degree
18.0%
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 Absecon, NJ
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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