Certified Home Health Aide

CT Health Care Services; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid orientation

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Job summary

CT Health Care Services is hiring a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) in New Jersey. You will assist clients with ADLs, mobility, and daily routines under RN supervision, delivering compassionate, patient-centered home care.

You will document activities in EHR/EVV, observe changes in condition, and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes. Strong communication and dementia-care experience ideal.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification in good standing.
• Strong verbal and written communication with empathetic, patient-centered approach.
• Experience assisting with ADLs and safe client transfers.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with core Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and mobility/transfer support using proper techniques.
• Maintain clear, compassionate communication with clients and family; report changes to RN.
• Provide dementia and memory-support care with empathetic approaches.
• Perform light household tasks tailored to client needs to maintain a safe home environment.
• Use EHR/EVV systems to document care activities and daily notes accurately.

Skills

CHHA Certification

Communication skills

ADL assistance

Transfer assistance

EMR/EHR

EVV tools

Tools

EMR/EHR

EVV

Job description

Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients requiring personalized care in their homes. Operating under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), this vital role focuses on providing essential support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to individuals with diverse needs, promoting independence, comfort, and dignity. As a CHHA, you will rely on strong communication skills to build meaningful connections with clients and families while maintaining close collaboration with the supervising RN and care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• ADL Assistance: Assist clients with core Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, and mobility/transfer support utilizing proper transfer techniques and equipment (e.g., Hoyer lifts).
• Proactive Communication & Observation: Maintain continuous, clear, and compassionate communication with clients and family members. Observe and promptly report any physical, emotional, or behavioral changes in client condition to the supervising RN.
• Cognitive & Memory Support: Provide empathetic, specialized care for clients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or cognitive impairments using supportive communication and memory care techniques.
• Household Support: Perform light housekeeping tasks tailored to client needs, including light cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment.
• Accurate Documentation: Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) systems to accurately and timely document care activities, adherence to the plan of care, and daily notes.
• Mobility & Independence: Safely assist clients with ambulation and community/home support to encourage maximum independence and quality of life.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required Certification: Current, active New Jersey Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification in good standing.
• Communication Expertise: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a empathetic, patient-centered approach; strong active listening skills and strict adherence to HIPAA and client confidentiality standards.
• ADL & Transfer Proficiency: Demonstrated experience assisting with personal care, hygiene, and safe client transfer methods.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work independently in home environments while following an RN-directed plan of care and maintaining effective ongoing communication with the clinical supervision team.
• Specialized Care Knowledge: Familiarity with dementia care techniques, senior care best practices, and memory support strategies.
• Technical Familiarity: Comfort using EMR/EHR/EVV mobile apps and digital documentation tools for home care reporting.

Join us in delivering exceptional, dignity-focused home care services across New Jersey!

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location:

• In person