Home Health Aide Jobs in Elmer, 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

  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Home Health for a travel assignment in Youngsville North Carolina.

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Chester, PA (22 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chester, PA (22 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - $500 New Hire Bonus

  • Chester, PA (22 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chester, PA (22 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Caregiver - Part Time

  • Brookhaven, PA (24 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Brookhaven, PA (24 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Weekend Caregiver

  • Garnet Valley, PA (24 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Garnet Valley, PA (24 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence. Weve got you covered Fast job placement for qualified candidates....

Direct Support Professional

  • Vineland, NJ (12 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vineland, NJ (12 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Enhancing independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care....

Direct Support Professional

  • Deptford, NJ (18 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Deptford, NJ (18 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career...

Direct Support Professional

  • Woodbury, NJ (19 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodbury, NJ (19 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Provide daily living assistance to clients, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.- Support clients with various tasks, such as household chores, grocery shopping,...

Caregiver: Wilmington, DE (starting rate @ $16.25/hour)

  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

to incontinence care, transferring, dressing and bathing, etc.), our Home Health Aides provide a wide range of services....

CHHA Certified Home Health Aide

  • Buena, NJ (16 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buena, NJ (16 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 4 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...

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)/ Homemakers Neeeded ASAP

  • Blackwood, NJ (18 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Blackwood, NJ (18 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Requirements of the Certified Home Health Aide Minimum 1 year of experience as a CHHA Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) license Rate: $18/hr....

CF - Vineland - Certified Home Health Aide

  • Vineland, NJ (12 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Vineland, NJ (12 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

CF - Vineland - Certified Home Health Aide CF - Vineland - Certified Home Health Aide Summary Title: CF - Vineland - Certified Home Health Aide ID: 7086 Location: Vineland, NJ Office: Vineland, NJ Hours...

CHHA, Certified Home Health Aide

  • West Deptford, NJ (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Deptford, NJ (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

As a member of our personal care and companionship team, you will do truly meaningful workand be valued, respected, and heard....

Direct Support Professional

  • Chester, PA (22 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chester, PA (22 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Direct Support Professional / DSP! NOW OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening! SUMMARY: The...

Direct Support Professional- Per Diem (Gloucester County)

  • Deptford, NJ (18 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Deptford, NJ (18 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Join Devereux New Jersey Where Great Careers SOAR! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND the first career accelerator program exclusively designed...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Elmer, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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