Home Health Aide Jobs in Tuckerton, 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

  • Chesilhurst, NJ (24 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chesilhurst, NJ (24 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 11 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

  • Manchester, NJ (23 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Manchester, NJ (23 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 12 hours 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 -...

Caregivers - Flexible Schedules

  • Pomona, NJ (14 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pomona, NJ (14 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

shifts and schedules * Cases that meet your skillset * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided Duties Include: * Companionship * Light Housekeeping * Personal Care * Safety Supervision About Us...

Hospice Aide CNA - PRN

  • McKee City, NJ (17 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • McKee City, NJ (17 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Provides assistance with the following ADLs during each patient visit: mobility, transfers, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, or undressing, eating or toileting....

NJ Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

  • Stafford Township, NJ (8 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stafford Township, NJ (8 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Seeking NJ Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)!...

LIVE-IN HOME HEALTH AIDE (SJ/Jersey Shore)

  • Atlantic City, NJ (17 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ (17 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

_** **Job Responsibilities for Live-In / HHA:** + Activities of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers / use of mechanical...

Live-in Home Health Aide

  • Manchester Township, NJ (23 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Manchester Township, NJ (23 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

_** **Job Responsibilities for Live-In / HHA:** + Activities of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers / use of mechanical...

Direct Support Professional

  • Pine Beach, NJ (24 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pine Beach, NJ (24 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

Live In Caregivers - Permanent and Temporary

  • Beach Haven, NJ (10 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Beach Haven, NJ (10 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

A day in the life of a CarePRO includes: Companionship and conversation Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation Medication and appointment reminders Alzheimer's Care Bathing, showering, toileting...

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

  • Whiting, NJ (23 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Whiting, NJ (23 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Crestwood Manor is seeking Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) to join our team! Crestwood Manor is a Springpoint Senior Living Community located in Whiting, NJ....

Caregiver-CHHA

  • Manahawkin, NJ (8 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ (8 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

**HHA Job Responsibilities:** + Perform personal care: bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding + Assist with ambulation / transfers / mechanical lift devices / range of motion exercises + Assist with...

Caregiver CAN HHA

  • West Creek, NJ (5 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Creek, NJ (5 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

You may be asked to do light housekeeping, companionship, outings, medical appointments, showers, toileting, medication reminders, dressing, grooming, oral care, transferring, or any other ADL or IADL...

Home Health Aide

  • Manahawkin, NJ (8 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ (8 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

. + Perform and/or assist patient with personal care activities, such as, baths, showers, skin and hair care, and oral hygiene....

Full-Time Caregiver - Overnight

  • Somers Point, NJ (23 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Somers Point, NJ (23 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities for Caregiver: Assist with bathing and toileting and hygiene Transporting participants to appointments Meal preparation Light housekeeping Wheelchair assist and transporting Companionship...

Home Health Aide

  • Manahawkin, NJ (8 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ (8 miles from Tuckerton, NJ)
  • 9 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...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Tuckerton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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