Home Health Aide Jobs in Edison, 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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Home Health Aide

  • VNS Health
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 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...

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Staff Home Health Aide

  • VNS Health
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Look no further VNS Health Personal Care is seeking compassionate and skilled Certified Home Health Aides like you!...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living....

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Experienced Certified Home Health Aide (Chha)

  • TheKey
  • East Brunswick, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Care: Assisting with dressing, grooming, hygiene, and meals with respect and patience Home Safety & Housekeeping: Helping maintain a calm, familiar, and organized environment with basic cleaning, laundry...

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Home Health Aide HHA

  • Elara Caring
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Health Aide, youll contribute to our success in the following ways: Provide personal care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance Assist clients with mobility, transfers...

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Certified Home Health Aide- Mornings

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Monroe Township, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service...

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Residential Aide / Direct Support Professional (DSP) $17+/hr

  • Delta-T Group Inc.
  • Skillman, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Skillman, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

. * Assist with activities of daily living and personal self-care such as toileting, eating, grooming, bathing and dressing. * Accompany participants to various community activities. * Maintain cleanliness...

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Caregiver

  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Companionship, light housecleaning, laundry. Personal hygiene help. Light meals preparing. We need someone 3-pm to 9-pm, or 4-pm to 9-pm. Monday-Friday.

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Certified Home Health Aide CHHA Spanish Speaking

  • Elara Caring
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Health Aide, youll contribute to our success in the following ways: Provide personal care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance Assist clients with mobility, transfers...

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Experienced Infant Caregiver for 3-Month-Old Twins (Full-Time - Brooklyn, NY)

  • Sittercity
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a reliable, experienced, and nurturing caregiver for our 3-month-old twins. The position is full-time with flexible scheduling, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays...

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Homemaker-HHA

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Bloomfield, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, etc. Household support: light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, etc....

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Certified HOME HEALTH AIDE / PCA ALL 5 BOROUGHS

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

HOME HEALTH AIDE / PCA BROOKLYN, MANHATHAN, STATEN ISLAND, BRONX, QUEENS IMMEDIATE HIRE PAY UP TO $22/ HOUR Location: Brooklyn & NYC areas WE ARE HIRING NOW Home Health Aides (HHA) & Personal Care Assistants...

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Certificado Home Health Aide necesitado (NEW YORK)

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

HOME HEALTH AIDE / PCA NEW YORK CONTRATACION INMEDIATA EMPIECE RAPIDO NOVEL HOME CARE PAGO HASTA $22 POR HORA Ubicacion: Brooklyn y areas de NYC ESTAMOS CONTRATANDO AHORA Se necesitan Home Health Aides...

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Caregiver Needed

  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for a caregiver. 17hrs per week. $25.00 per hr through PPP system. Hours are flexible. Job includes apartment cleaning, Some cooking, Transportation. You will need a valid driver's license...

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Certified Home Health Aide

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
  • Fanwood, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fanwood, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Responsibilities for HHA - Home Health Aide: Bathing, Grooming, Toileting, Feeding Range of motion / exercises Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices Vital sign checks: temperature, pulse...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Edison, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.6%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Edison, NJ
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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