Home Health Aide Jobs in New Brunswick, 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

  • Livingston, NJ (21 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Livingston, NJ (21 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 7 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...

Experienced Certified Home Health Aide (Chha)

  • Monmouth Junction, NJ (8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Monmouth Junction, NJ (8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 15 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...

Hiring Event Experienced Certified Home Health Aide (Chha)

  • Hamilton, NJ (23 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (23 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 24 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...

Certified Home Health Aide, Hospice

  • Edison, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edison, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Aide / CNA Coverage Area: Edison and surrounding cities Reimagine Your Career in Hospice As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts you...

Direct Support Professional

  • Morris Plains, NJ (24 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (24 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 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...

Direct Support Professional

  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

New and exciting opportunities are available for Direct Care and Group Home workers located in all 5 boroughs! Are you looking to make a difference? If Youre passionate about helping individuals...

NJ CHHA Caregiver - Live-in

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (14 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (14 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • moments ago

Responsibilities: Assist in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) and provide support for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to enhance the quality of life....

Care giver needed

  • Piscataway, NJ (4 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (4 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable caregiver to assist my elderly grandmother, who lives alone in the 08854 area (Piscataway, NJ). She is a kind and gentle woman who values...

Home Health Aide

  • Middletown, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Middletown, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 19 hours 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....

Certified Home Health Aide (PCA) and Personal Care Assistant (HHA) (Hiring in Southold, NY) - Now Hiring

  • Elizabeth, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We're looking for certified home health aides and personal care assistants in the Staten Island area to be at the heart of our client's care....

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - Hourly - $18-$25 / hour

  • Flemington, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Flemington, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

of daily living in accordance with an established plan of care....

Caregiver/Home Health Aide - Full Time/Part Time

  • New Providence, NJ (14 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Providence, NJ (14 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

for HHA Home Health Aide: + Minimum one year work experience (in _ANY_ field) + Current NJ HHA - Home Health Aide license **BAYADA offers Home Health Aides (HHAs):** + Weekly pay + Flexible scheduling...

Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

  • Bound Brook, NJ (7 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bound Brook, NJ (7 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Direct Support Professional, you will support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting, teaching and assisting with daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating...

Need Male Caregiver Mon-Fri 9-1

  • North Brunswick, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

NEED MALE CAREGIVER MON-FRI 9-1 (North Brunswick) There's No Place Like Home Senior Care compensation: $20/an hour employment type: job title: Home Health Aide NEED MALE CAREGIVER MON-FRI 9-1....

Home Health Aide- Full Time, Days, Somerset County, NJ

  • Bridgewater, NJ (11 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (11 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Principal Accountabilities: 1.Assists patients into and out of bed or wheelchair, to lavatory, and up and down stairs. 2.Assists patients with personal care; bathe, shampoo and comb hair, clean and...

Demographic Data for New Brunswick, NJ

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in New Brunswick, 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
18.1%
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 New Brunswick, NJ
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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