Home Health Aide Jobs in Hackettstown, 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 - $1,000 New Hire Bonus

  • Tatamy, PA (24 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tatamy, PA (24 miles from Hackettstown, 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 - No Experience Required

  • Tatamy, PA (24 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tatamy, PA (24 miles from Hackettstown, 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 - Immediate Openings

  • Easton, PA (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Easton, PA (22 miles from Hackettstown, 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....

Home Health Aide

  • Somerville, NJ (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Somerville, NJ (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

ASSISTS PATIENTS IN THEIR DAILY PERSONAL TASKS SUCH AS HYGIENE BATHING & DRESSING. PERFORM LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING TASKS SUCH AS LAUNDRY WASHING DISHES DUSTING AND VACUUMING....

WE LOVE Live-In CAREGIVERS TOP PAY!

  • Flemington, NJ (24 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Flemington, NJ (24 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

WE LOVE LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS! Full-Time Live-In Cases / Part-Time Live-In Cases / Fill-in Live-In Cases TOP PAY! "You work WITH us NOT for us." We are a team! Comfort Keepers of Flemington, New...

Registered Nurse- Home Health Visits

  • East Stroudsburg, PA (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Stroudsburg, PA (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We have** **Registered Nurse** **opportunities open now doing home visits throughout Northampton and Monroe Counties!** **_Flexible schedules, 1:1 care, and great work/life balance. Join us...

Caregiver - HHA

  • Mountain Lakes, NJ (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain Lakes, NJ (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

CHHA's and Caregivers Top Pay!

  • Flemington, NJ (24 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ (24 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

We need Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA's), Certified Nursing Assistant's (CNA's), Experienced Caregivers, Companion Caregivers and Live-in Caregivers....

Certified Home Health Aide

  • Bridgewater, NJ (21 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (21 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Serenity Hospice Care is looking for compassionate and dedicated Certified Home Health Aides to join our team in the Somerset area.....

Direct Care Worker - PT

  • East Stroudsburg, PA (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Stroudsburg, PA (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Some other roles that are similar include companion worker, Live In Caregiver, patient care tech, certified nursing assistant (CNA), certified home health aide CHHA, home health aide (HHA) or direct...

Live in Hha full time

  • Franklin, NJ (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Live in Hha full time (Somerset NJ) Self compensation: Will depend per conversation employment type: job title: Home health aide Looking for Full time live in Hha for a 85 year old female located in...

Resident Caregiver - Memory Care - Part-time - Evenings

  • Easton, PA (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Easton, PA (22 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, activities, orientation, and information needs....

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - GH 4

  • Phillipsburg, NJ (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Phillipsburg, NJ (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Alternatives, Inc. in Phillipsburg, NJ is looking to hire a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to support adults with developmental disabilities. Are you looking for a...

Direct Support Professional (DSP), Awake Overnight - GH 4

  • Phillipsburg, NJ (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Phillipsburg, NJ (20 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Alternatives, Inc. in Phillipsburg, NJ is looking to hire a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, Awake Overnight to support adults with developmental disabilities. Are you...

Direct Support Professional

  • Columbia, NJ (14 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, NJ (14 miles from Hackettstown, NJ)
  • 5 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...

Demographic Data for Hackettstown, NJ

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Hackettstown, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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