Certified Home Health Aide CHHA

UMC (United Methodist Communities); Jefferson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonus ($500)

Paid sick time

403(b) retirement plan

Paid training and scholarships

Job summary

United Methodist Communities is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) for per diem shifts in Northern New Jersey. The HomeWorks division offers pay ranges based on shift and client needs, with day, evening, and overnight opportunities to fit your schedule.

Join a nonprofit organization serving older adults, with opportunities for mileage reimbursement, a referral bonus, paid sick time, a 403(b) plan, and paid training to advance your career in home care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily routines
• Support meal preparation, dining, and light household tasks to help maintain 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 when needed
• Offer companionship, conversation, and meaningful engagement to support overall quality of life

Skills

CHHA certification

NJ certification

English proficiency

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 opportunity offers competitive hourly pay, with rates varying based on the assigned shift, client needs, and schedule. Flexible day, evening, and overnight shifts are available to help support your availability and preferences
About the Division
UMC HomeWorks, the home care division of United Methodist Communities, is a New Jersey nonprofit organization with a long history of serving older adults. Our CHHAs provide one-on-one support to clients throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties, helping them remain comfortable and independent at home while working as part of a supportive care team.

What you'll do

• Assist clients with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily routines
• Support meal preparation, dining, and light household tasks to help maintain 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 when needed
• Offer companionship, conversation, and meaningful engagement to support overall 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 schedule
• Flexible opportunities based on staffing needs
• Day, evening, and overnight shifts available to support a variety of schedules and availability

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.