Home Health Aide Jobs in Hamilton, 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

  • Sevita
  • Bristol, PA (9 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bristol, PA (9 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Mentor 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...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (3 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ (3 miles from Hamilton, 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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Direct Support Professional Elk Pass

  • Sevita
  • Willingboro, NJ (15 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Willingboro, NJ (15 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 8 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...

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Experienced Certified Home Health Aide (Chha)

  • TheKey
  • East Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Hamilton, 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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Direct Support Professional _1001

  • Sevita
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 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...

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Hiring Caregivers

  • Alpine Home Care
  • Warrington, PA (21 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Warrington, PA (21 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 45+ 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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Hospice Care Consultant

  • AccentCare, Inc.
  • Bristol, PA (9 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bristol, PA (9 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Find your passion and purpose making a difference in the lives of patients and families. Join our team as a Hospice Care Consultant and help connect those in need with compassionate...

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Certified Home Health Aide- Mornings

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Monroe Township, NJ (18 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (18 miles from Hamilton, 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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Certified Home Health Aide

  • Moorestown, NJ (20 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Moorestown, NJ (20 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

We have an immediate opening for a lovely woman in Pemberton, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm. $20-$21/hour Next is a very sweet man in Voorhees, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 4pm-8pm. Please...

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Home Health Aide Trainee

  • Aveanna Healthcare
  • Willow Grove, PA (20 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Willow Grove, PA (20 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Requisition #: 213773 Location: Willow Grove, PA 19090 Category: Home Health Aide Salary: $12.50 - $16.00 per hour Position Details The Home Health Aide Trainee role is an entry-level position in Aveannas...

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

  • Delta-T Group Inc.
  • Skillman, NJ (12 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Skillman, NJ (12 miles from Hamilton, 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- Immediate Openings

  • Home Care Association of America
  • Jenkintown, PA (21 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Jenkintown, PA (21 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Our care teams are passionate about serving our clients and are committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed. Thats where you come in....

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Experienced Caregiver

  • Home Care Association of America
  • Warminster, PA (17 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Warminster, PA (17 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Our care teams are passionate about serving our clients and are committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed. Thats where you come in....

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Caregiver

  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Hamilton, 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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Caregiver

  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Abington, PA (21 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Abington, PA (21 miles from Hamilton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Participate/lead and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and Invite, Encourage, and Assist (IEA) residents to participate in activities as indicated on the ISP....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Hamilton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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