Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Right at Home Central New Jersey•Tinton Falls, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Right at Home is hiring a Certified Home Health Aide or Companion Caregiver to provide compassionate in-home care to seniors in Middlesex, Mercer, and Northern Monmouth Counties. The role supports clients with daily activities so they can remain at home and age in place. Aides must carefully follow patient-care protocols and instructions from doctors and nurses, communicate changes in a patient’s health, and be dependable and trustworthy with clients and their families. The position may involve facility work, hourly assignments, or live-in care. The posting lists per-diem work and also describes full-time and part-time opportunities, with flexible scheduling and weekend and overnight shifts available.

Requirements

Must hold a New Jersey Certified Home Health Aide license.
Must have a two-step PPD and physical completed within the last 12 months.
Must have MMR vaccination or documentation, as listed 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.
Must be detail-oriented and able to follow care protocols and rules.
Must be trustworthy and dependable.

Responsibilities

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