Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonus

Paid training

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

United Methodist Communities’ UMC HomeWorks is seeking per diem Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) in New Jersey. You’ll choose day, evening, or night shifts and be paid mileage between visits while receiving paid training.

You’ll hear back within 48 hours. Care for seniors at home in Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Sussex, Union, or Warren counties; provide personal care, meals, light housekeeping, help with medications, and transportation to appointments.

Qualifications

• Must have NJ CHHA certification and be 18 or older.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to follow care plans and report changes.

Responsibilities

• Help clients bathe, dress, and groom.
• Prepare meals, assist feeding, and perform light housekeeping.
• Check vital signs and report changes to the nurse.
• Remind clients to take medications on time.
• Drive clients to appointments and errands.
• Provide companionship and engagement.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

New Jersey CHHA certification

Job description

Earn $20.00 to $30.75 an hour as a per diem CHHA. You choose your shifts: days, evenings, or nights. You get paid mileage between visits and paid training, and you'll hear back from us within 48 hours.

Who you'll care for

Seniors in Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Sussex, Union, or Warren counties who want to stay safe and independent in their own homes. You'll work one on one with each client, backed by our nursing team.

Why UMC HomeWorks

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row. 87% of our team says their work makes a real difference.

What you'll do

• Help clients bathe, dress, and groom
• Prepare meals, help with feeding, and do light housekeeping
• Check vital signs and tell the nurse about any changes
• Remind clients to take their medications on time
• Drive clients to appointments and errands
• Keep clients company and engaged

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 training and scholarship opportunities to grow your career

Schedule

Per diem. Pick up the day, evening, or night shifts that fit your life