Home Health Aide Jobs in Lakewood, 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

  • Brick, NJ (5 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brick, NJ (5 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Perform and/or assist patient with personal care activities, such as, baths, showers, skin and hair care, and oral hygiene....

Home Care Aide

  • Mantoloking, NJ (8 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Mantoloking, NJ (8 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Health Aide with SYNERGY HomeCare, you will: Provide attention to clients' non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement Provide personal care to clients as needed Assist client...

Home Care Aide, CHHA

  • Brick, NJ (5 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brick, NJ (5 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement Provider personal care to clients as needed Assist client with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders Establish...

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

  • Hightstown, NJ (20 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hightstown, NJ (20 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Meadow Lakes is seeking Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) to join our team! Meadow Lakes is a Springpoint Senior Living Community located in East Windsor, NJ....

Certified Home Health Aide, CHHA - Home Visits

  • Freehold, NJ (11 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (11 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Health Aides: Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming Toileting Nail care Range of motion / exercises Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices Oral feeding Vital sign checks...

CF - Toms River - Certified Home Health Aide

  • Toms River, NJ (6 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Toms River, NJ (6 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

CF - Toms River - Certified Home Health Aide CF - Toms River - Certified Home Health Aide Summary Title: CF - Toms River - Certified Home Health Aide ID: 7033 Location: Toms River, New Jersey Office...

CF - Neptune - Certified Home Health Aide

  • Neptune, NJ (12 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ (12 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

CF - Neptune - Certified Home Health Aide CF - Neptune - Certified Home Health Aide Summary Title: CF - Neptune - Certified Home Health Aide ID: 7040 Location: Neptune, NJ Office: Neptune, NJ Hours...

Hiring a Responsible Live-in Caregiver

  • Pine Beach, NJ (9 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pine Beach, NJ (9 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

The ideal candidate should be 30 years old or older, with experience in caregiving or elder companionship. Requirements: Must have a Green Card, U.S. residency, or valid work permit....

Caregiver (Chha)

  • Jackson, NJ (8 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ (8 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

Caregiver / DSP / Direct Support Professional / Toms River, NJ

  • Toms River, NJ (6 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Toms River, NJ (6 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Assist with personal care tasks, such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores (laundry, cleaning, and decorating). Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support....

Program Assistant (Direct Support Professional)

  • Toms River, NJ (6 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Toms River, NJ (6 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Job Responsibilities of a Program Assistant: Assist in the implementation of individual goals and objectives Support recreational and social activities Provide appropriate personal care as needed Assist...

CHHA or HHA

  • Shrewsbury, NJ (19 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Shrewsbury, NJ (19 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 10 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...

Home Health Aide - Carefinders Total Care (Toms River)

  • Middletown, NJ (22 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Middletown, NJ (22 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Join our team of Certified Home Health Aides and make a difference today!...

Direct Support Professional

  • Eatontown, NJ (16 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ (16 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Join Devereux New Jersey Where Great Careers SOAR! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career...

Direct Support Professional (Per Diem)-Ocean County

  • Ocean, NJ (14 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Ocean, NJ (14 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Direct Support Professional (Per Diem)-Ocean County Req #387 Ocean County, NJ, USA New Jersey, USA Job Description Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM Join Our Team - Make a Difference! Are...

Demographic Data for Lakewood, NJ

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Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Lakewood, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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