Home Health Aide Jobs in Oakhurst, 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 (DSP), Asleep Overnight - GH 11

  • Brick, NJ (15 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Brick, NJ (15 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

In our residential group home, you assist our residents with activities of daily living such as administering medication, cooking meals, performing personal hygiene, and transportation to medical appointments...

Home Health Aide - F/T Days

  • Brick, NJ (15 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Brick, NJ (15 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

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

HHA in East Brunswick

  • East Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

$1000 sign on bonus, Paid Time Off, 401k retirement, Weekly pay, Health\/Vision\/Dental \nWe are looking for Home Health Aides to support individuals by providing: \n \n \t Housekeeping and laundry...

Certified Home Health Aide (PCA) and Personal Care Assistant (HHA) (Employee referral program)

  • Woodbridge, NJ (24 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (24 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 23 hours 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....

Direct Support Professional

  • Toms River, NJ (20 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Toms River, NJ (20 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

EIHAB Human Services is seeking compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide on-site behavioral health care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities...

Home Health Aide - Home Health

  • Toms River, NJ (20 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Toms River, NJ (20 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements: Active Home Health Aide Licensure/Certification in New Jersey American Heart Association BLS At least 1-year of experience as a Home Health Aide Prior experience in home health Supplemental...

CareGiver of Carteret County

  • Carteret, NJ (24 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carteret, NJ (24 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

health aide (HHA), personal care assistant (PCA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), registered nurse (RN), Previous experience is also a plus as home-care caregiver, elderly-care caregiver, working...

Sr Direct Support Professional

  • Staten Island, NY (24 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (24 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Make a bigger difference All Staten Island programs are allotted a $4,420 commuter differential that is applicable to anyone who currently works or is hired to work on Staten Island who doesn’t...

Direct Support Professional

  • Staten Island, NY (24 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (24 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Make a bigger difference PURPOSE: The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the...

Home Health Aide - F/T Days

  • Brick, NJ (15 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brick, NJ (15 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Brick, NJ (15 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brick, NJ (15 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Bancroft dental insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance United States, Jersey, Brick Jun 12, 2025 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Locations US-NJ-Brick...

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Paid Training & Career Advancement

  • Toms River, NJ (20 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Toms River, NJ (20 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Key responsibilities include: Provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) including but not limited to, feeding, toileting, assistance with hygiene, monitoring...

Per Diem - Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Paid Training & Career Advancement

  • Ocean, NJ (1 mile from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ocean, NJ (1 mile from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Key responsibilities include: Provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) including but not limited to, feeding, toileting, assistance with hygiene, monitoring...

Home Health Aide (HHA) - Home Care

  • Marlboro, NJ (12 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Marlboro, NJ (12 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

We offer Home Health Aide Certification courses **Job Responsibilities for HHA Home Health Aides:** + Activities of daily living + Light housekeeping + Grooming + Toileting + Range of motion / exercises...

Certified Home Health Aide

  • Brick, NJ (15 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brick, NJ (15 miles from Oakhurst, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Serenity Hospice Care is looking for compassionate and dedicated Certified Home Health Aides to join our team in the Monmouth/Ocean area.....

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Oakhurst, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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