Home Health Aide Jobs in Toms River, 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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Experienced Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

  • Long Branch, NJ (23 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Long Branch, NJ (23 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Care: Assisting with dressing, grooming, hygiene, and meals with respect and patience Home Safety & Housekeeping: Helping maintain a calm, familiar, and organized environment with basic cleaning, laundry...

Direct Support Professional (Day Program)

  • Lakehurst, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lakehurst, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

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 the career...

Caregiver

  • Lincroft, NJ (24 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lincroft, NJ (24 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 7 hours 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....

Home Health Aide (CHHA) Belmar, NJ

  • Belmar, NJ (15 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Belmar, NJ (15 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth,...

Direct Support Professional - NJ Day Program

  • Lakewood, NJ (6 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lakewood, NJ (6 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Direct Support Staff Responsibilities include: Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to help them become independent, integrated and live meaningful lives as part of the...

Live-In Companions & Certified Home Health Aides Freehold, NJ

  • Belmar, NJ (15 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Belmar, NJ (15 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Responsibilities and Duties: Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom...

Hourly Companion Caregivers Brick, NJ

  • Brick, NJ (4 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brick, NJ (4 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Daily tasks can include, but are not limited to: housekeeping, running errands, bathing, toileting or toileting assistance, social interaction, providing transportation, and companionship for our clients...

Preschool Personal Care Assistant

  • Bayville, NJ (6 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bayville, NJ (6 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Preschool Personal Care Assistant JobID: 869 Position Type: Support Staff/Personal Care Assistant Date Posted: 8/18/2025 Location: District-Wide Date Available: September 2025 Closing Date: 08/24/2025...

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)/In-Home Caregivers Needed!

  • Toms River, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Toms River, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Our ideal candidate has a New Jersey Home Health Aide certification and ready to assist clients with transportation needs and acts of daily living....

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)/In-Home Caregivers

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

Our ideal candidate has a New Jersey Home Health Aide certification and ready to assist clients with transportation needs and acts of daily living....

Certified Home Health Aide Needed!

  • Waretown, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waretown, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking Certified Home Health Aides to join our growing team!...

Caregiver

  • Lakewood, NJ (6 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakewood, NJ (6 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Take Vital signs Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations) Read, write, speak and understand the English language....

Home Health Aide

  • Toms River, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Toms River, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Home Health Aide Contract Details: $820 - $970 per week* 6-week contract Paid by the hour - not by the visit Home Health Aide will have a designated territory of coverage *Estimated weekly payment may...

Caregiver for Families

  • Lavallette, NJ (4 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lavallette, NJ (4 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

What is Papa? Papa is a rewarding service that connects compassionate individuals with older adults and families in need of support in their everyday lives. We're seeking kind-hearted, patient,...

Home Health Aide - Full Time

  • Manahawkin, NJ (20 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ (20 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 3 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...

Demographic Data for Toms River, NJ

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Toms River, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Toms River, 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
18.1%
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 Toms River, NJ
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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