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...

Direct Support Professional

  • Pine Valley, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Pine Valley, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

CHHA: Certified Home Health Aide

  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

| Per Diem Days CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide) up to $23/hr Hourly rate based on experience + $500 Sign On Bonus!...

Caregiver

  • Mountainside, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mountainside, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

**RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS** **Responsibilities:** - Build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily...

Homemaker-Home Health Aide (HHA) overnight cases

  • Dover, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Dover, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

** **Job Responsibilities for Home Health Aide - Homemaker:** + Activities of daily living + Light housekeeping + Range of motion/exercises + Bathing, Grooming, Toileting, Feeding **_Contact our Recruiter...

Certified Home Health Aide Training Course

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Health Aides - CHHAs:** + Assisting in daily living activities + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Grooming + Range of motion / exercises + Home Management Tasks: laundry, meal preparation, bed making...

Home Health Aide (HHA) - $500 Sign on Bonus!

  • Whiting, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Whiting, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

of daily living + Light housekeeping + Bathing + Grooming + Toileting + Nail care + Range of motion / exercises + Transfers / use of mechanical lifting devices + Oral feeding + Vital sign checks: temperature...

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - 4 Hour Shifts

  • Cedar Knolls, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cedar Knolls, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

, toileting activities and assisting with measurements, if necessary * Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping...

Caregiver - Live In

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Contact us to learn more about our CHHA courses to become a Certified Home Health Aide in the state of New Jersey!* Powered by JazzHR...

Day Program Instructor (Direct Support Professional)

  • Tuckerton, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tuckerton, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Sign-On Bonus Program Earn Up to $1,000! The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is offering a limited-time Sign-On Bonus! Now through June 30, apply to join our team and earn up to $1,000 in rewards. -New...

CHHA, Certified Home Health Aide

  • Sicklerville, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sicklerville, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

As a BAYADA HHA, youll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with: + Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc. + Household...

CHHA, Certified Home Health Aide, Adult Personal Care

  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

As a BAYADA HHA, youll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with your clients while you help them with: + Activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, nail care, etc. + Household...

Home Health Aide, HHA - Home Visits

  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bayonne, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

be able to travel to conduct in home health visits Job Responsibilities for HHA - Home Health Aides: Activities of daily living Light housekeeping Bathing Grooming Toileting Nail care Range of motion...

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day Program

  • Paulsboro, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Paulsboro, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

preparation, money management, and housekeeping Complete paperwork and communicate with residents, families, and guardians Transport and accompany individuals to appointments and community outings...

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Childrens Residential

  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Children's Residential Bancroft dental insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance United States, Jersey, Pennsauken Jun 11, 2025 Direct Support Professional...

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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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