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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Direct Support Professional

  • Lanoka Harbor, NJ (8 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lanoka Harbor, NJ (8 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 45+ 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...

Home Health Aide (HHA) - Home Care

  • Marlboro, NJ (23 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Marlboro, NJ (23 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 12 hours 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...

Home Health Aide, Hospice

  • Barnegat, NJ (14 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Barnegat, NJ (14 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices + Oral feeding + Vital sign checks: temperature...

Certified Home Health Aide

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

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

CHHA: Certified Home Health Aide

  • Toms River, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Toms River, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

| Per Diem Days CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide) - Days United Methodist Communities Homeworks Home Care has been awarded 2025 BEST OF HOME CARE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE by Activated Insights (formerly HCP...

Home Health Aide(HHA)

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

Provide personal care assistance to a patient in their home setting.Flexible Scheduling - set your work days and hours based on your availability....

Direct Support Professional

  • Howell, NJ (11 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Howell, NJ (11 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring + Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates + Ensuring client safety and maintaining...

Homemaker/Certified Home Health Aide - CHHA

  • Howell, NJ (11 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Howell, NJ (11 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

_ **Qualifications for a Home Health Aide (HHA):** + MUST HAVE ACTIVE NJ HHA - Home Health Aide License *If you do not have an HHA License, we have a training program available....

Direct Support Professional, 7am-3pm (Saturdays and Sundays Required)

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

preparation, completing proper electronic documentation and more!...

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

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

White Glove Community Care is looking for qualified CHHA, Home Health Aides to provide HOME HEALTH AIDES SERVICES.CHHA Home Health Aide Job Requirements: Home Health Aide License (New Jersey) Eligible...

Caregiver

  • Marlboro, NJ (23 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Marlboro, NJ (23 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

**RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS** **Responsibilities:** - Build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily...

Home Health Aide (HHA) - $500 Sign on Bonus!

  • Whiting, NJ (11 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Whiting, NJ (11 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices + Oral feeding + Vital sign checks: temperature...

Certified Home Health Aide

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

Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. 2. Mobility Support: Helping with transfers and walking. 3....

Direct Support Professional

  • Forked River, NJ (10 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Forked River, NJ (10 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

High School Diploma/GEDMust be 18 years of age or olderValid Driver's LicenseI9 Identification (Social Security Card, Passport, Birth Certificate, etc.)Ability to lift 50 poundsTHAT'S IT!!Why...

Substitute Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • Jackson, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 2 days 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...

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

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



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
18.0%
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 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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