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Right at Home Central New Jersey
Certified Home Health Aid (CHHA)
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$36,882 / year median in New Jersey
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Right at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a Skilled Certified Home Health Aide or Companion Caregiver to make a difference by providing compassionate and meaningful care in the areas of Middlesex, Mercer and Northern Monmouth Counties. Help seniors stay at home and age in place by providing support with their daily activities. SE! Certified Home Health Aides must be detail-oriented and be able to carefully follow protocols and rules regarding the patient's care. Aides must adhere to instructions from doctors and nurses, such as knowing how to care for a minor medical issue or letting them know about changes in the patient's health. They should be trustworthy and dependable so the patient and their family feel comfortable relying on them. Certified Home Health Aides should have the following skills and qualifications: High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred. NJ Licensed as Certified Home Health Aide a must 2-step PPD Physical within the last 12 months MMR Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job. Reliable transportation Responsibilities of the Certified Home Health Aide
- Certified Home Health Aides help patients in a variety of ways.
- Light housekeeping
- dusting, mopping, laundry, etc. Prepping and cooking meals Grocery shopping Reporting to nurses about patients health status Teaching patients self-care skills Compensation and Benefits for the Certified Home Health Aide
Full-Time, Part-Time, Per-Diem Salary:
$18-20 per hour (depending on experience and case) Full-time, part-time, per-diem shifts Weekend and overnight shifts available Flexible scheduling- Choose your hours!
- Chi Chi "It's wonderful to work for a company that treats their employees with the same care and respect they want us to provide to clients."
- Linda "I know I'm never alone! If I have a question or an issue, there is always someone available to help me. This means the world to me!"
- Dave "I absolutely love my job. Taking care of someone who can't help themselves makes me feel amazing
- Nikki "Being a companion is amazing but becoming a CHHA is going to be even better
- being able to provide hands on care for someone's loved one and seeing the smiles on their faces brings me so much joy and happiness
- the best feeling in the world
- Brielle Make a difference in your community!