Certified Caregiver/Care Aide

Visiting Angels - Hillsborough, NJ; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Daily Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Hillsborough is looking for a Certified Caregiver/Care Aide to support clients in the Hillsborough area and nearby towns. You will work under a Registered Nurse, providing personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship.

We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for training, paid time off, and weekly/daily pay options. A valid HHA certification and a HS diploma or equivalent are required, with a preferred driver's license and reliable

Qualifications

• Valid HHA certification issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: valid driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation to client homes.
• Ability to follow care plans and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Compassionate and eager to brighten each client's day.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and ambulation.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients and perform light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship and monitor changes in health status.
• Remind about medications and accompany clients on errands.
• Report health changes promptly to the supervisor.

Skills

communication skills

interpersonal skills

time management

reliability

Education

Home Health Aide certification (HHA)

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Certified Caregiver/Care Aide

Visiting Angels of Hillsborough is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Belle Mead, Edison, Piscataway, Somerset, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As a Visiting Angels Certified Caregiver/Care Aide, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

A Visiting Angels Certified Caregiver/Care Aide works under a Registered Nurse, and there are no supervision responsibilities with this position. The CHHA has HIPAA restricted access to certain client information, and is an hourly per-diem, non-exempt Direct Care staff member with no guaranteed minimum number of hours per week.

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

Certified Caregiver/Care Aide Job Requirements:

• Valid certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA), licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• HHA Certification Reimbursement available after 90 days
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred to posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Have compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client
• Ability to perform patient observation accurately and respond promptly to changing health conditions

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Daily Pay

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Short Shift