Home Health Aide Jobs in Princeton, 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, Hospice

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, 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...

Certified Home Health Aide

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 30+ 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...

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

  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 hours 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...

Certified Home Health Aides

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

We always have openings for Certified Home Health Aides, who can answer yes to these questions....

Home Caregiver

  • Southampton, PA (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Southampton, PA (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

As a Caregiver with SYNERGY HomeCare, you will: Provide attention to client's non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement Assist client with light housekeeping, meal preparation...

Direct Support Professional

  • Burlington Township, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Burlington Township, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Assis ts individuals, as necessary, in activities of daily living which may require providing feeding, bathing and changing assistance....

Direct Support Professional

  • Levittown, PA (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Levittown, PA (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Mentor 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...

Certified Home Health Aide - CHHA - Hospice - FT - Mon-Fri - Dayshift

  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option and Victorian Home Care....

Certified Home Health Aide

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

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

Caregiver/Home Health Aide - Full Time/Part Time

  • N Plainfield, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • N Plainfield, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, 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...

Caregivers / Direct Support Professional - Bridgewater Township

  • Hillsborough, NJ (8 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (8 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: + Building trusting relationships with clients to facilitate effective care and support + Providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care tasks + Administering...

Companion Caregivers

  • Hillsborough, NJ (8 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (8 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Right at Home is seeking companion caregivers to provide companionship for our clients as well as a safe and clean environment, which includes various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation and companionship...

Direct Support Professional (Part Time)

  • Plainfield, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plainfield, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day 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,...

Direct Support Professional (Full Time)

  • Plainfield, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plainfield, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 (HHA) - Home Care

  • Marlboro, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Marlboro, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

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Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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