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

  • Budd Lake, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Budd Lake, NJ (13 miles from Newton, 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...

Direct Support Professional/PT

  • Milford, PA (19 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Milford, PA (19 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing and hygiene, as well as household chores like laundry, cleaning, and decorating, to maintain a comfortable living environment....

Direct Support Professional

  • Landing, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Landing, NJ (13 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 8 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...

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

  • Randolph, NJ (19 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Randolph, NJ (19 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities and assisting with measurements, if necessary * Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation...

Direct Support Professional-(Full Time)

  • Wharton, NJ (14 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wharton, NJ (14 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Duties: + Engages residents in activities of daily living to the extent of their ability and supports individual needs in areas of shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, bathing, dressing,...

Home health aide Wanted

  • Wharton, NJ (14 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wharton, NJ (14 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

un Home health aide Wanted (Jefferson Township) compensation: Negotiable Home health aide live in wanted....

Direct Support Professional

  • Mount Bethel, PA (19 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Bethel, PA (19 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Health Aide, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, BHTs, and Youth Care Workers....

Caregiver for Child

  • Bushkill, PA (12 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bushkill, PA (12 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Develop a successful interpersonal relationship with our clients Personal care services (ie bathing/ grooming, skin care, mouth care, dressing, and toileting) Assist with ambulation and transfers Meal...

Companion caregiver needed

  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Companion caregiver needed (somerset) compensation: $17/hr Need a FEMALE ONLT companion caregiver to help an elder woman with daily activites, meal prep, errands, etc. Very nice lady just needs...

Direct Support Professional (Full-Time)-Jefferson, NJ

  • Wharton, NJ (14 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wharton, NJ (14 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Essential Duties: + Engages residents in activities of daily living to the extent of their ability and supports individual needs in areas of shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, bathing, dressing,...

Home Health Aide

  • Stanhope, NJ (10 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Stanhope, NJ (10 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Assist clients with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting Help clients with...

Certified Home Health Aide

  • Boonton, NJ (21 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (21 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Assist clients with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting Help clients with...

Overnight Caregiver in Bangor

  • Bangor, PA (23 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bangor, PA (23 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living....

Home Health Aid (HHA)

  • Newton, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Newton, NJ
  • 12 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...

HHA or PCA for Westtown

  • Westtown, NY (22 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Westtown, NY (22 miles from Newton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Job Summary: The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence...

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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
26.5%
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 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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