Certified Home Health Aide CHHA

UMC (United Methodist Communities); Augusta (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonus

Paid sick time

403(b) retirement plan

Paid training and scholarship

Job summary

United Methodist Communities’ HomeWorks division in Northern New Jersey is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) for per diem shifts. Hourly pay ranges from $20.00 to $30.75, depending on shift and day.

You will provide one-on-one in-home care, assist with personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, and transport to appointments. Requirements include NJ CHHA certification and fluency in English; prior home care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• NJ CHHA certification required
• 18 or older
• Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to follow care plans and report changes to the nurse

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily routines
• Support meal preparation, dining needs, light housekeeping, and maintaining a comfortable home environment
• Observe and report changes in a client’s condition or well-being to the nursing team
• Provide medication reminders in accordance with the care plan
• Accompany or transport clients to appointments, errands, and community activities as appropriate
• Offer companionship, conversation, and meaningful engagement that promotes overall well-being and quality of life

Skills

English proficiency

Education

New Jersey CHHA certification

Job description

Certified Home Health Aide CHHA
$20 - $30.75 per hour | Per Diem
HomeWorks, a division of United Methodist Communities
Northern New Jersey

Join our HomeWorks team in Northern New Jersey. This per diem position offers $20-$30.75 per hour, depending on shift, client, and day of week. Choose the day, evening, or night shifts that fit your life.

About the Division

UMC HomeWorks, the home care division of United Methodist Communities, has supported older adults throughout New Jersey for more than a century. Our Certified Home Health Aides provide one-on-one assistance that helps clients remain comfortable, confident, and independent at home, with the support of an experienced nursing team serving Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties.

What you’ll do

• Assist clients with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily routines
• Support meal preparation, dining needs, light housekeeping, and maintaining a comfortable home environment
• Observe and report changes in a client’s condition or well-being to the nursing team
• Provide medication reminders in accordance with the care plan
• Accompany or transport clients to appointments, errands, and community activities as appropriate
• Offer companionship, conversation, and meaningful engagement that promotes overall well-being and quality of life

What you’ll need

Required:

• Current, active New Jersey CHHA certification
• 18 or older
• Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to follow care plans and report changes to the nurse

Preferred:

• Home care or caregiving experience

Pay and benefits

• $20.00 to $30.75 per hour, depending on shift and day of week
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between client visits
• $500 referral bonus for every CHHA you refer who gets hired
• Paid sick time
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid training and scholarship opportunities to grow your career

Schedule

• Per diem position
• Choose day, evening, or night shifts that fit your life

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.