Home Health Aide Jobs in East Hanover, 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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Staff Home Health Aide

  • Long Island City, NY (23 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (23 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Look no further VNS Health Personal Care is seeking compassionate and skilled Certified Home Health Aides like you What You Will Do Provide personal care and support, including ambulation, transfers...

Home Health Aide

  • Staten Island, NY (19 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (19 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Look no further VNS Health Personal Care is seeking compassionate and skilled Certified Home Health Aides like you What You Will Do Provide personal care and support, including ambulation, transfers...

Certified Home Health Aide, Hospice

  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Aide / CNA Coverage Area: Edison and surrounding cities Reimagine Your Career in Hospice As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts you...

Direct Support Professional

  • Long Valley, NJ (22 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Long Valley, NJ (22 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right...

WEEKEND CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE $20hr-$23hr SAME DAY PAY!

  • Whippany, NJ (2 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Whippany, NJ (2 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

$20/hr $23hr SAME DAY PAY! Part time weekend care needed for a retired executive in the comfort of his own home. A private homecare agency has part time openings for CHHA's who want a beautiful...

Companion Caregiver For Elderly

  • Allendale, NJ (19 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Allendale, NJ (19 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: Aiding with activities of daily living Assisting with shopping, errands & transportation Pick up prescriptions & assist with telehealth visits Light housekeeping Meal preparation...

Home Health Aide

  • Jersey City, NJ (16 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (16 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Provide transportation, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping as needed. Support clients in completing activities of daily living....

Hourly CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide)

  • Bloomfield, NJ (9 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (9 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Hiring Certified Home Health Aides to join our Family....

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Provides personal care and rehabilitative services and assists in activities of daily living as directed by the nurse or therapist. Follows care plan instructions as directed by the nurse....

HHA / Home Health Aide for Home Care Agency- LIVE IN Manhattan

  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

care (bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, etc.)...

Companion Caregiver Needed

  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

COMPANION CAREGIVER NEEDED (Bronx) compensation: $35/hr. Need a FEMALE ONLT companion caregiver to help an elder woman with daily activities, meal prep, errands, etc. Very nice lady just needs...

NJ CHHA Caregiver - Live-in Driver

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (14 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (14 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Responsibilities: Assist in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) and provide support for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to enhance the quality of life....

Home Health Aide - Certificate Required

  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

care activities, including bathing, grooming & dressing Preparation of meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences Companionship and Emotional support Assist with daily living activities...

Direct Support Professional I-74532904

  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Duties may be performed in several or all of the following areas: Personal Care Teaches and reinforces accepted infection control and personal grooming techniques; assists in bathing, dental care, hair...

Home Health Aide MANDARIN SPEAKING

  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (21 miles from East Hanover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certification Full Physical Report (including Drug Screening) All ComForCare employees are required to be COVID vaccinated Two...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in East Hanover, 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 East Hanover, 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
18.1%
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 East Hanover, NJ
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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