Home Health Aide Jobs in Vernon, 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

  • Augusta, NJ (11 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Augusta, NJ (11 miles from Vernon, 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...

Caregiver

  • Dover, NJ (17 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Dover, NJ (17 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 10 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....

DSP/ Direct Support Professional - Allendale, NJ

  • Allendale, NJ (21 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Allendale, NJ (21 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 16 hours 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...

Direct Support Professional (Floater)

  • Newton, NJ (18 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Newton, NJ (18 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Direct Support Professional (Floater) EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,...

Home Health Aide

  • Wayne, NJ (21 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wayne, NJ (21 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service...

CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE $20hr-$23hr

  • Mahwah, NJ (18 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mahwah, NJ (18 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

$20/hr Part time week day care needed for a retired executive in the comfort of his own home. A private homecare agency has part time openings for CHHA's who want a beautiful gratifying job that...

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Certified Home Health Aide Full-Time

  • Morris Plains, NJ (23 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (23 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Full-Time Certified Home Health Aide Responsibilities Assists consumers with personal care tasks, their activities of daily living skills, and applying the principles of proper body care Provides supportive...

Home Health Aide- Training, CHHA

  • Franklin, NJ (7 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (7 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Health Aide: Minimum one year work experience Current HHA - Home Health Aide license listed in good standing with the board Job Responsibilities for HHA - Home Health Aide: Activities of daily living...

Direct Support Professional (Day Program)

  • Franklin, NJ (7 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (7 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Direct Support Professional (Day Program) Posted Date 1 week ago (7/1/2025 9:23 AM) Requisition ID 2025-45174 Category Direct Care Position Type Full-Time Description Join Devereux New Jersey...

Caregiver/ Direct Support Professional - Succasunna, NJ

  • Succasunna, NJ (24 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Succasunna, NJ (24 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 3 days 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...

Home Helpers Certified Home Health Aide

  • Allendale, NJ (21 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Allendale, NJ (21 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Home Helpers of Bergen County is seeking reliable and compassionate Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) to join our growing team!...

Caregiver & Companionship

  • Succasunna, NJ (24 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Succasunna, NJ (24 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 6 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,...

Caregiver

  • Mount Tabor, NJ (22 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mount Tabor, NJ (22 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 6 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,...

Caregiver: Flexible Schedule

  • Wanaque, NJ (14 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wanaque, NJ (14 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 6 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,...

Caregiver for Families

  • Hibernia, NJ (17 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hibernia, NJ (17 miles from Vernon, NJ)
  • 6 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,...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Vernon, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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