Home Health Aide Jobs in Franklin, 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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Certified Home Health Aide

  • Morristown, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

of Daily Living (ADLs) in a safe and professional manner Supply personal companionship, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal...

Direct Support Professional

  • Budd Lake, NJ (18 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Budd Lake, NJ (18 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 30+ 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...

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Succasunna, NJ (17 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Succasunna, NJ (17 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

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

Caregiver

  • Mount Tabor, NJ (17 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Mount Tabor, NJ (17 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Wanaque, NJ (16 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Wanaque, NJ (16 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Mount Freedom, NJ (20 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Mount Freedom, NJ (20 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

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

Now Hiring! Pca & HHA Needed $18.10-$23.00 Orange County, NY

  • Middletown, NY (24 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Middletown, NY (24 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

APPLY TODAY | JOIN TODAY | GET ONBOARDED TODAY!** **Human Care Home Healthcare** is actively hiring **CERTIFIED HHAs & PCAs** who are ready to make a real difference in their communities! If youre...

Direct Support Professional/PT

  • Milford, PA (21 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Milford, PA (21 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing and hygiene, as well as household chores like laundry, cleaning, and decorating, to maintain a comfortable living environment....

Direct Support Professional

  • Landing, NJ (14 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Landing, NJ (14 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Ensures person-centered plans are implemented and assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: Providing personal care Assisting with activities of daily...

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

  • Randolph, NJ (18 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Randolph, NJ (18 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities and assisting with measurements, if necessary * Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation...

Caregiver

  • Wayne, NJ (21 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wayne, NJ (21 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

From basic companion care (which includes, but is not limited to light housekeeping, sitter care, transportation, meal preparation, etc.) to more integral personal care (which includes, but is not limited...

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Adult Residential

  • Pompton Lakes, NJ (17 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pompton Lakes, NJ (17 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Direct Support Professional Are you looking to build a career where youll make a real impact? Working at Bancroft will provide you with opportunities to grow professionally, find your...

Direct Support Professional-(Full Time)

  • Wharton, NJ (11 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wharton, NJ (11 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Duties: + Engages residents in activities of daily living to the extent of their ability and supports individual needs in areas of shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, bathing, dressing,...

Experienced Certified Home Health Aide (Chha)

  • Pompton Plains, NJ (17 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pompton Plains, NJ (17 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

care: dressing, grooming and assisting with meals Light housekeeping: basic cleaning, laundry, and organizing Transportation: Driving clients to appointments, running errands, and grocery shopping...

Home health aide Wanted

  • Wharton, NJ (11 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wharton, NJ (11 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

un Home health aide Wanted (Jefferson Township) compensation: Negotiable Home health aide live in wanted....

Demographic Data for Franklin, NJ

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Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Franklin, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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