Home Health Aide Jobs in New Jersey

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

  • Hardwick, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Hardwick, NJ
  • 2 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 Caregiver

  • Columbia, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, NJ
  • 2 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 (CHHA)

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 11 days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

Home Health Aide, Live In

  • Brick, NJ
  • 21 days ago
  • Brick, NJ
  • 21 days ago

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

Home Health Aide

  • Wall, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wall, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

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

Home Health Aide, Private

  • Brick, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brick, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

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

Experienced Caregiver (Chha)

  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

Experienced Caregiver (Chha) Live IN

  • Holmdel, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ
  • 60+ days ago

, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care...

Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Camden, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

Certified Home Health Aide - Anita's Angels

  • Franklin Park, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Franklin Park, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

Provide personal care to patients in their homes, including bathing, dressing, and grooming. Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients....

Day Program Driver & Caregiver

  • Delran, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Delran, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

Provide safe transportation of clients, families, and agency personnel as needed to any/all agency programs or functions Assist with direct care including: bathing and toileting and hygiene, lifting...

Caregiver Needed for Toddler: Meals, Errands, and Light Housework

  • Blackwood, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Blackwood, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

You will help with toilet training and prepare meals and snacks. The job also requires driving our child safely to activities....

Caregiver

  • Wall Township, NJ
  • 12 hours ago
  • Wall Township, NJ
  • 12 hours ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Home Health Aide (HHA) - PART OR FULL TIME - ALL SHIFTS- MULTIPLE BERGEN LOCATIONS

  • Park Ridge, NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Park Ridge, NJ
  • 17 hours ago

The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to the residents (and their families) in our intimate home-like settings....

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

  • NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • NJ
  • 17 hours ago

Direct Support Professional (DSP) New Jersey, USA Req #244 Thursday, March 13, 2025 $500 Sign-On Bonus!!! (payable after 90 days of employment) Location: Ocean County Shift: Part-Time, Saturday &...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.1%
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 New Jersey
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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