Home Health Aide Jobs in Readington, 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

  • Plainsboro, NJ (17 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (17 miles from Readington, 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...

Certified Home Health Aide, Hospice

  • Edison, NJ (18 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (18 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 8 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...

Experienced Certified Home Health Aide (Chha)

  • East Windsor, NJ (20 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (20 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

care: dressing, grooming and assisting with meals Light housekeeping: basic cleaning, laundry, and organizing Transportation: Driving clients to appointments, running errands, and grocery shopping...

Direct Support Professional

  • Budd Lake, NJ (21 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Budd Lake, NJ (21 miles from Readington, 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 Caregiver

  • Monroe, NJ (23 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Monroe, NJ (23 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 60+ 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...

Care Giver/housekeeper

  • East Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

We need 3 Personal care worker in my household who will be responsible for the care of my loving mom and Dad, they are both of the same age bracket of 68 and 70....

Direct Support Professional

  • Old Bridge, NJ (24 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (24 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

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

Certified Home Health Aide

  • Fanwood, NJ (19 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Fanwood, NJ (19 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Certified Home Health Aide Job Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Job Type: Part Time Job Summary: Provides assistance to residents who wish or need help with ADLs in a discreet and private manner....

Home Health Aide

  • East Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

personal care activities that will enable patients with their activities of daily living, this includes and not limited to :.Pe......

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • North Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Provide care and support services to our clients with various healthcare needs in the areas of personal care, behavioral support, recreational and employment services....

Certified Home Health Aide

  • North Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Home Health Aide-.Ability to perform personal care activities that will enable patients with their activities of daily living, this includes and not limited to :.Pe......

Home Health Aide - PDN

  • Hamilton, NJ (23 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (23 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

NJ Must have CPR* The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care, household assistance and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients...

Caregiver Needed for Three Children, Flexible Start Date, Must Have Car

  • Short Hills, NJ (24 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (24 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

We seek a reliable babysitter for three children, ages preschool and elementary. The start date is July 7, 2025, but we can adjust it if needed. The babysitter must have a car for transportation...

Caregiver

  • Piscataway, NJ (14 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (14 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

un Caregiver (Piscataway) 44 Brotherhood St compensation: $20.00 employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Caregiver Companionship, light housecleaning, laundry. Personal hygiene...

Direct Support Professional

  • Hillsborough, NJ (5 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (5 miles from Readington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Description 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 -...

Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Home Health Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Certification Course
Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, Caregiver Training Program/ Certification CourseBecome A Certified Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, or Caregiver!!Do You Want To...
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Diploma in Caregiving,Home Health Aide& Nurse aide(3in1)
Become a certified home health aide with this comprehensive multiple module online training course. Master core caregiving competencies aligned with industry standards to provide compassionate,...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Readington, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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