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Certified Home Health Aide,
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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
Job Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) and play a vital role in providing compassionate, personalized care to individuals in their homes. As a CHHA, you will support clients with daily living activities, monitor health status, and ensure their comfort and safety. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working in a dynamic, supportive environment. We are committed to fostering your professional growth and ensuring your work is valued and rewarded. Responsibilities Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and other activities of daily living. Provide companionship and emotional support. Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping, laundry, and maintaining a safe home environment. Provide medication reminders or permitted assistance according to the client's plan of care and agency policy. Assist with safe transfers and mobility using approved techniques and equipment when properly trained. Observe and report changes in the client's condition to the supervising nurse. Complete accurate and timely service documentation. Follow the client's individualized plan of care, infection-control procedures, safety requirements, and confidentiality policies. Communicate professionally with clients, families, supervisors, and other care team members. Join us today to provide compassionate care that transforms lives! We value energetic professionals committed to making a positive impact through dedicated caregiving in the comfort of patients' homes. All roles are paid positions—your expertise makes a difference! Requirements Active New Jersey Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification in good standing. Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Previous experience assisting clients with activities of daily living in home care, assisted living, long-term care, or a related setting is preferred but not required. Experience caring for older adults, individuals with disabilities, or individuals with developmental needs is preferred. Ability to safely assist clients with mobility and transfers using approved techniques and equipment, including Hoyer lifts and sit-to-stand lifts, when required and properly trained. Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Knowledge of client confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, infection control, and home care safety practices. Compassionate, dependable, respectful, and professional. Strong communication and documentation skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, families, supervisors, and other members of the care team. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to clients' homes throughout South Jersey. Ability to successfully complete required background checks, health screening, drug screening, reference verification, and employment documentation. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred but not required.
Pay:
$17.00 - $21.50 per hourBenefits:
Flexible schedule Opportunities for advancement Professional development assistanceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance