Certified Home Health Aides

Job Summary

The Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) provides compassionate, non-medical personal care and supportive services to clients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The CHHA assists clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), helping them remain safe, comfortable, and as independent as possible while maintaining their dignity and quality of life.

• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, and skin care.

• Assist with mobility, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range-of-motion (ROM) exercises as outlined in the Plan of Care.

• Prepare meals and assist with feeding and hydration as needed.

• Provide medication reminders (no medication administration).

• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.

• Escort clients to appointments and assist with errands when authorized.

• Observe and promptly report changes in the client's physical, emotional, or mental condition to the RN Supervisor.

• Accurately complete required documentation, visit notes, and time records.

• Follow the individualized Plan of Care and agency policies and procedures.

• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

• Practice proper infection prevention and standard precautions.

• Promote a safe home environment and report any safety concerns immediately.

• Treat all clients and families with dignity, compassion, respect, and professionalism.

• Current New Jersey Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English. Bilingual or multilingual candidates who speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist clients safely.

• Ability to work independently while following the RN Supervisor's direction.

• Previous experience as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or caregiver is preferred but not required.

• New Jersey Certified Home Health Aides who have successfully completed a state-approved training program are encouraged to apply.

• Experience providing care to seniors, adults with disabilities, or individuals with chronic illnesses in a home care, assisted living, nursing home, rehabilitation, or hospital setting is preferred.

• Experience assisting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), mobility assistance, meal preparation, companionship, and light housekeeping.

• Experience caring for clients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, post-surgical needs, hospice support, or other chronic medical conditions is a plus.

• Ability to accurately document care provided and promptly report changes in a client's condition to the Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor.

• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, dependable, and client-centered care while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and respect for client rights.

• Ability to work independently in clients' homes while following the individualized Plan of Care and agency policies and procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

• Bilingual or multilingual candidates who speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages are highly valued to better serve our diverse client population.

The CHHA must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach for extended periods.

• Lift, transfer, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and repositioning using proper body…