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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Certified Home Health Aide, Hospice

  • Edison, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 30+ 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...

Certified Home Health Aide

  • Plainsboro, NJ
  • 20 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ
  • 20 days ago

of Daily Living (ADLs) in a safe and professional manner Supply personal companionship, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support Assist with personal...

Home Health Aide, Private

  • Brick, NJ
  • 16 days ago
  • Brick, NJ
  • 16 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 - P/T Days- Benefits

  • 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....

Registered Nurse Home Health Mentor VHS-FT

  • Woodland Park, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodland Park, NJ
  • 3 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 in...

Home Health Aide - VNS in Westchester

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

As a home health aide with VNS in Westchester you will provide exceptional care that our clients rely on to stay safe at home....

Community Health Nurse, On-Call, Per Diem, Evenings, Home Care

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 3 hours ago

Position Summary To fulfill the needs of patients in a variety of age groups, their family members, and the community by performing varied patient care tasks and functions in accordance with...

Caregiver

  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Take Vital signs Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations) Read, write, speak and understand the English language....

Direct Support Professional (DSP), Asleep Overnight - GH 16

  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ
  • 1 day 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) - GH 7

  • Franklin, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

Caregiver

  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Provide assistance with personal care. Assist with mobility, transfers and range of motion exercises. Handle meal planning, preparation and feeding. Properly manage household needs....

We LOVE Live-In Caregivers TOP PAY!

  • Flemington, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Flemington, NJ
  • 1 day ago

We need Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA's), Certified Nursing Assistant's (CNA's), Experienced Caregivers, Companion Caregivers and Live-in Caregivers....

DSP Direct Support Professional - Overnight 28 Hrs

  • Paterson, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Paterson, NJ
  • 1 day ago

You will assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas i.e. bathing/toileting; participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking and life skills....

Direct Support Professional - NJ

  • Shamong, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Shamong, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Supervise Daily Activities : Support individuals with personal care, life skills, and social activities....

HHA

  • Mountain Lakes, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain Lakes, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: - Build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and...

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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
26.5%
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 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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