Home Health Aide Jobs in Pennington, 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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Hospice Care Consultant

  • AccentCare, Inc.
  • Bristol, PA (14 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bristol, PA (14 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Overview Find your passion and purpose making a difference in the lives of patients and families. Join our team as a Hospice Care Consultant and help connect those in need with compassionate...

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Certified Home Health Aide- Mornings

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Monroe Township, NJ (19 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (19 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service...

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Home Health Aide Trainee

  • Aveanna Healthcare
  • Willow Grove, PA (21 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Willow Grove, PA (21 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Requisition #: 213773 Location: Willow Grove, PA 19090 Category: Home Health Aide Salary: $12.50 - $16.00 per hour Position Details The Home Health Aide Trainee role is an entry-level position in Aveannas...

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Residential Aide / Direct Support Professional (DSP) $17+/hr

  • Delta-T Group Inc.
  • Skillman, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Skillman, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

. * Assist with activities of daily living and personal self-care such as toileting, eating, grooming, bathing and dressing. * Accompany participants to various community activities. * Maintain cleanliness...

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Caregiver

  • Sevita
  • Hamilton, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist with bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene Transport clients to appointments utilizing company vehicles Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping Support wheelchair...

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Caregiver- Immediate Openings

  • Home Care Association of America
  • Jenkintown, PA (22 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jenkintown, PA (22 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Our care teams are passionate about serving our clients and are committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed. Thats where you come in....

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Experienced Caregiver

  • Home Care Association of America
  • Warminster, PA (16 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warminster, PA (16 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Our care teams are passionate about serving our clients and are committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed. Thats where you come in....

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Caregiver

  • Princeton, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Companionship, light housecleaning, laundry. Personal hygiene help. Light meals preparing. We need someone 3-pm to 9-pm, or 4-pm to 9-pm. Monday-Friday.

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Clare Bridge Caregiver

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Dublin, PA (21 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dublin, PA (21 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

This includes bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from programs and meals according to the individual service plan and individualized interventions....

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Direct Support Professional

  • Sevita
  • Somerset, NJ (18 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (18 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 2 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...

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Caregiver

  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Abington, PA (22 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Abington, PA (22 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 2 days 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....

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Direct Support Professional

  • Trenton, NJ (8 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (8 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Apply Now 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...

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Per Diem Certified Home Health Aide (In-Patient Unit)

  • Serenity Hospice Care
  • Hamilton, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0786178 Job Title: Per Diem Certified Home Health Aide (In-Patient Unit) Company: Serenity Hospice Care Location: Hamilton Township, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided...

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Home Health Aide - Urgent Hire

  • Maximum Care
  • Doylestown, PA (18 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Doylestown, PA (18 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding, and grooming. Provide any financial aid to help the client to pay their bills....

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Home Health Aide - Immediate Openings.

  • Maximum Care
  • Dublin, PA (21 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dublin, PA (21 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding, and grooming. Companionship - Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging, and assisting an individual....

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Demographic Data for Pennington, NJ

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Pennington, NJ

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Highest Education Level

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


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