Home Health Aide Jobs in Whitehouse Station, 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, Hospice

  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 16 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...

Direct Support Professional

  • Budd Lake, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Budd Lake, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, 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...

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - A.I.M. Day Program 3

  • Raritan, NJ (7 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Raritan, NJ (7 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Raritan, NJ, USA | Direct Care | Hourly | 20.25 per hour $20.25/hr | Full Time | Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO Alternatives, Inc. in Raritan, NJ is looking to hire a full-time Direct Support...

Direct Support Professional (DSP), Awake Overnight - GH 20

  • Hillsborough, NJ (8 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (8 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 6 hours 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...

Direct Support Professional (DSP), Awake Overnight - GH 3

  • Branchburg, NJ (5 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Branchburg, NJ (5 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 6 hours 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...

Home Health Aide

  • Florham Park, NJ (22 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (22 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 7 hours 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...

Registered Nurse- Home Health (Middlesex County)

  • North Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Position Summary: A Family Connects Nurse provides home visiting to all families with newborns in Middlesex County. The goal is to support and assess family needs in...

Registered Nurse- Home Health (Somerset County)

  • North Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Position Summary: A Family Connects Home Visiting Nurse provides home visiting to all families with newborns in Somerset County. The goal is to support and assess...

Registered Nurse- Home Health (Monmouth County)

  • North Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Position Summary: A Family Connects Nurse provides home visiting to all families with newborns in Monmouth County. The goal is to support and assess family needs in...

CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE $20hr-$23hr

  • Whippany, NJ (23 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Whippany, NJ (23 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 23 hours 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...

Remote Work

We LOVE Live-In Caregivers TOP PAY!

  • Flemington, NJ (8 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Flemington, NJ (8 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

WE LOVE LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS! Full-Time Live-In Cases / Part-Time Live-In Cases / Fill-in Live-In Cases TOP PAY! "You work WITH us NOT for us." We are a team! Comfort Keepers of Flemington, New...

Caregiver

  • Randolph, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Randolph, NJ (18 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 23 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....

Certified Home Health Aide Full-Time

  • Morris Plains, NJ (21 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (21 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - Live In $190-$225 / day

  • Bridgewater, NJ (8 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (8 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

of daily living in accordance with an established plan of care....

Caregiver/Housekeeper Live-In Wanted-Private Home

  • Hopewell, NJ (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hopewell, NJ (13 miles from Whitehouse Station, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Need help with activities of daily living, housekeeping, shopping, meal prep, laundry. MUST be good health and strong enough to assist lifting 110 lb woman AND experienced with hoyer lift....

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Home Health Aide Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Whitehouse Station, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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


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