Home Health Aide Jobs in Mountain Lakes, 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 (8 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (8 miles from Mountain Lakes, 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 (16 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Budd Lake, NJ (16 miles from Mountain Lakes, 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 (11 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Succasunna, NJ (11 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • moments ago

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

Caregiver for Families

  • Florham Park, NJ (8 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (8 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • moments ago

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

Caregiver

  • Mount Tabor, NJ (2 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Mount Tabor, NJ (2 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • moments ago

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

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Wanaque, NJ (13 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Wanaque, NJ (13 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • moments ago

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

DSP Direct Support Professional - Overnight Per Diem

  • Paterson, NJ (13 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ (13 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

You will assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas i.e. bathing/toileting; participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking and life skills....

Caregiver needed in Clifton New Jersey

  • Clifton, NJ (15 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ (15 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

A client needs personal care in Clifton, NJ. He will need care in the morning at 9:30am-11:30am and care in the evening at 6pm-8pm (Mondays-Sundays)....

Weekend Cover Caregiver needed in Clifton New Jersey

  • Clifton, NJ (15 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ (15 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

A client needs personal care in Clifton, NJ. He will need care in the morning at 9:30am-11:30am and care in the evening at 6pm-8pm (Mondays-Sundays)....

Experienced Caregiver Needed in Rutherford

  • Rutherford, NJ (17 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rutherford, NJ (17 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

An adorable 87 years old female client needs personal care/ homemaker services in Rutherford, NJ 07070. She will need an experienced HHA that can drive as her aide....

Experienced and Babysitters Caregivers Needed

  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

preparation, and medication reminders Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering...

Experienced HHA Needed in Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003.

  • Bloomfield, NJ (14 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (14 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

An adorable 75 years old female client needs personal care/ homemaker services in Bloomfield, NJ 07003....

Memory Care Caregiver

  • Cranford, NJ (17 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cranford, NJ (17 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibilities What you will do as a Caregiver Enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with mobility needs and daily living activities, including housekeeping, bathing, grooming, and routine...

Home Health Aide

  • Hackensack, NJ (20 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (20 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Provide transportation, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping as needed. Support clients in completing activities of daily living....

Direct Support Professional

  • Landing, NJ (11 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Landing, NJ (11 miles from Mountain Lakes, NJ)
  • 9 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...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Mountain Lakes, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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