Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Certified Home Health Aide

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.

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. Certified Home Health Aides must record and report this data as medically necessary. Certified Home Health Aides can also help patients with their daily functions, such as dressing or taking a bath. They can assist with planning for doctor's appointments, other meetings and may organize transportation for them. As a Certified Home Health Aide you will be able to do facility work, hourly as well as live in.

Other duties of a Certified Home Health Aide may include-

• 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!
• Bonuses for employee referrals
• MEC Insurance
• 401 K
• Working Advantage Discounts
• Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
• Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Paid orientation
• Daily opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• Employee of the month recognition and incentives

Why be a Certified Home Health Aide with Right at Home?

We truly believe that where you work matters, and as a company that believes in improving the lives of those we serve, we think we know a thing or two about what makes our employees happy.

When you care for an older adult, you're not just providing assistance—you're preserving independence, dignity, and hope.

Here is what our employees say about us:

"From the moment I walked through the doors, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism, setting the tone for what would be an informative experience. In just a short span of time, I gained valuable insights into the essentials of caregiving. The orientation was well structured, covering crucial topics such as patient safety, effective communication. HR and Staffing Coordinator were creating an environment where questions were welcomed and learning was encouraged. I would highly recommend Right at Home to anyone seeking a career or wishing to enhance their skills in providing compassionate care"- 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! Apply to Right at Home of Central New Jersey today!