CHHA, Certified Home Health Aide

BAYADA Home Health Care • Buena, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care’s ACSP Division is hiring Home Health Aides (HHAs/CHHAs) to serve clients in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Cumberland, and Salem Counties. The role provides compassionate, one-on-one care in clients’ homes, helping them remain safe, comfortable, and independent. Care is delivered according to a written plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse. Training and assistance with the New Jersey Board of Nursing CHHA application process may be available for qualified candidates. Day, evening, and weekend shifts are available, with flexible scheduling and efforts to match aides with clients near their homes.

The position may suit experienced CHHAs as well as people interested in beginning a home-care career. Candidates applying for HHA/CHHA roles should have a current CHHA/HHA credential in good standing with the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Previous caregiving or home health experience may be required for some positions. Virtual and in-person interviews are available. Spanish-speaking candidates are welcome.

Requirements

• Be compassionate, patient, dependable, and respectful.
• Be passionate about helping others and committed to providing quality care.
• Be able to travel to clients’ homes as assigned.
• Be comfortable working independently with clients.
• For HHA/CHHA applicants, have a current CHHA/HHA credential in good standing with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Have previous caregiving or home health experience when required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous home health care or patient care experience; it is welcome but not always required.
• Spanish-speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one care based on a written plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assist with dressing and personal hygiene.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and other household tasks.
• Assist clients with ambulation and transfers.
• Assist with range-of-motion exercises.
• Check vital signs.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help clients maintain independence at home.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Efforts to match aides with clients close to home for shorter commutes.
• $500 referral bonus for referring a family member or friend who becomes a CHHA.
• $2 per hour additional pay for holidays.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Scholarship programs.
• Direct deposit.
• Personal protective equipment provided.
• Supportive office and clinical staff.
• 24/7 support, including on-call clinical manager support.
• Positive and stable working environment.
• Tools needed to do the job.
• Training opportunities and assistance with the CHHA application process for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed