Home Health Aide Jobs in Newton, 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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Direct Support Professional FT

  • Center For Humanistic Change Of NJ, Inc. (CHCNJ)
  • Andover, NJ (7 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Andover, NJ (7 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • moments ago

Job Openings Direct Support Professional FT - CHCNJ Group Home, Green Township NJ Green - Andover, New Jersey Since 1982, Center for Humanistic Change of NJ, Inc. (CHCNJ) has been a leading...

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Direct Support Professional

  • RHA Health Services
  • Wantage, NJ (16 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Wantage, NJ (16 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 15 hours 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....

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Certified Home Health Aide CHHA

  • Elara Caring
  • Washington, NJ (23 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, NJ (23 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Health Aide, youll contribute to our success in the following ways: Provide personal care support, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene assistance Assist clients with mobility, transfers...

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Direct Support Professional FT

  • RHA Health Services
  • Hamburg, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hamburg, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 1 day 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....

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Direct Support Professional

  • Capitol Care
  • Hamburg, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hamburg, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

of daily living and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion....

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Direct Support Professional

  • Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
  • Lafayette, NJ (7 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lafayette, NJ (7 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 5 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...

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Home Health Aide

  • Washington, NJ (23 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, NJ (23 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

un Home Health Aide (GLEN GARDNER) compensation: $40 per hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Aide Hello, I'm a recently disabled man....

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Home Care Aide - driving required

  • Help at Home
  • East Stroudsburg, PA (17 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • East Stroudsburg, PA (17 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community! We are offering a *$1,000 sign-on bonus for compassionate and reliable caregivers who can provide in-home support to clients and assist with...

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Companion Caregiver West Milford

  • Home Care Association of America
  • West Milford, NJ (22 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Milford, NJ (22 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: Aiding with activities of daily living Assisting with shopping, errands & transportation Pick up prescriptions & assist with telehealth visits Light housekeeping Meal preparation...

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Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - Live In

  • Generations Home Healthcare LLC
  • Califon, NJ (24 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Califon, NJ (24 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

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

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Direct Support Professional, Individual Supports

  • Capitol Care
  • Hardyston, NJ (16 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hardyston, NJ (16 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

of daily living and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion....

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Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Washington, NJ (23 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, NJ (23 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Direct Support Professional$19.71 per hourGroup Home Location: Long Valley NJOn-Demand Pay THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU'LL Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn,...

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Home Health Aide CHHA - Morris County

  • Interim Healthcare
  • Rockaway, NJ (17 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Rockaway, NJ (17 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

We are looking for Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides to provide in-home care to residents of Mercer County. Part-time, flexible hours!...

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Home Health Aide CHHA - Warren County

  • Interim Healthcare
  • Hackettstown, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

We are looking for Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides to provide in-home care to residents of Mercer County. Part-time, flexible hours!...

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Caregiver CHHA Randolph, NJ $17.50/hr Weekly Pay Sign-On Bonus

  • Morgan Stephens
  • Dover, NJ (16 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Dover, NJ (16 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation Provide companionship and emotional support Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation...

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Demographic Data for Newton, NJ

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Newton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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