Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Right at Home Central New Jersey•Cranbury, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Right at Home is seeking a skilled Certified Home Health Aide or Companion Caregiver to provide compassionate, meaningful in-home care to clients in Middlesex, Mercer, and Northern Monmouth Counties. The role supports seniors in remaining at home and aging in place by helping with daily activities and care needs. Aides must be detail-oriented, follow care protocols and instructions from doctors and nurses, and communicate changes in a patient’s health. They should be trustworthy and dependable so patients and their families can rely on them. The position offers facility, hourly, and live-in work. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem arrangements are listed, with flexible scheduling and weekend and overnight shifts available. The posting describes a per-diem opening in Cranbury, New Jersey, with compensation of $18–$20 per hour depending on experience and case.

Requirements

Must hold a New Jersey Certified Home Health Aide license.
Must have completed a two-step PPD physical within the last 12 months.
Must have MMR vaccination or documentation as specified in the posting.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
Reliable transportation.
High school graduation or a G.E.D. certificate preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate.

Responsibilities

Provide support with patients’ daily activities, including dressing and bathing.
Record and report patient-care data as medically necessary.
Follow care protocols and instructions from doctors and nurses, and report changes in patients’ health.
Help plan and arrange transportation for doctors’ appointments and other meetings.
Perform light housekeeping, including dusting, mopping, and laundry.
Prepare and cook meals.
Shop for groceries.
Teach patients self-care skills.